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Restaurants plug in to a new demographic: Gamers

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 02, 2022

Two-thirds of Americans play video games. Chains like Chipotle and Wingstop are starting to cater directly to them, opening another front for restaurant marketing.

Operations

What Biden signaled for restaurants in his State of the Union Address

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2022

Woven into his comments on America's challenges at home and abroad were a few tidbits with special meaning for the foodservice industry. Here's a rundown.

Financing

Wendy’s is targeting cities both big and small for new locations

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2022

The burger chain says it can go into small towns and urban areas thanks to a new franchise recruitment effort and ghost kitchens.

Food

Chains find success with celebrity partnerships

By Nancy Kruse on Mar. 02, 2022

State of the Plate: Restaurants are working with celebrities of all kinds, from Rick Bayless to Eminem. And more are on their way.

Financing

Dutch Bros speeds development, thanks to its low turnover

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2022

The coffee chain has expanded eastward, including its first location east of the Mississippi, thanks to lower-than-average turnover, which is almost “non-existent” at the regional operator level.

Technology

Applebee’s and IHOP are getting a high-tech makeover

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 02, 2022

Parent Dine Brands is investing heavily in new POS systems, a loyalty program and other technology, which it views as key to long-term growth.

Marketing

Marketing Bites: It’s a fine line between edgy and WTF

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 02, 2022

A couple of chains walk that line, others are leveraging TikTok in creative ways to get their messages out and more.

Operations

California, NYC roll back COVID mandates for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2022

Operations on the West Coast no longer have to require masks, and establishments in the nation's largest city can drop their proof-of-vaccine requirement as of Monday.

Financing

How Wendy’s plans to keep its breakfast sales growing

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2022

The daypart is now 8.5% of the company’s sales and it has aggressive plans for improvement this year, with the company investing more in advertising.

Financing

Domino’s is having a hard time finding delivery drivers

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2022

The pizza chain offered a bleak assessment of its labor issues so far this year. It is also raising the price of its “Mix and Match” offer to $6.99 for delivery customers.

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