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A look at the future, and the present, of third-party delivery

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2022

A Deeper Dive: RB Senior Technology Editor Joe Guszkowski joins the podcast to discuss ongoing concerns about the profitability and sustainability of the service.

Financing

Wingstop: ‘The worst is behind us’ when it comes to wing prices

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 16, 2022

The fast-growing wing chain saw a 27.5% increase in bone-in wing prices during the fourth quarter, but said the cost finally appears to be on a downward trend.

Operations

Denny’s fortunes hinge on two numbers: 24/7

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 16, 2022

Half of the chain’s restaurants have returned to around-the-clock service, and those stores are performing well. But it’s unclear when the rest will get there.

Leadership

Golden Corral's Lance Trenary tapped as this year's National Restaurant Association chairman

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 16, 2022

Freddy's Scott Redler was elected vice chairman, and Michigan's Jeff Lodbell was named treasurer.

Financing

Firehouse Subs ends a big year on a strong note

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2022

The sub chain, bought for $1 billion by Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International, generated nearly 25% two-year same-store sales in the fourth quarter.

Technology

Tech roundup: Most Uber Eats deliveries are edible

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 15, 2022

Despite a cheeky Super Bowl ad, the vast majority of its sales still come from restaurant food. Also, Grubhub expands its 7-Eleven partnership, Spyce is closing for good and Jamba brings smoothie robots to campus.

Financing

Chicken sandwich competition takes a bite out of Popeyes

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2022

But the chain’s sales improved last quarter and it remains in a much stronger position than it was three years ago.

Technology

White Castle to put Flippy robots in 100 more restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 15, 2022

The burger chain is expanding its use of the automated fry cook in a big way after tests helped improve operations.

Workforce

Michigan tries a way of easing more parents back into the labor pool

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 15, 2022

The state is expanding a program that aims to make child care accessible by dividing the cost between employees, employers and the state.

Financing

The new Burger King will have fewer menu items, but more Whopper

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2022

The burger chain under Tom Curtis is overhauling operations, adding new field staff and analytics capabilities. It is also cutting menu items and plans a big focus on its core menu.

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