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Marketing

Chuy’s looks to boost awareness, partly through catering

 By Peter Romeo on May 08, 2019

The regional chain intends to raise familiarity through a combination of nontraditional and tried-and-true marketing efforts.

Financing

Wendy’s names Kurt Kane U.S. president in leadership revamp

 By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2019

Abigail Pringle was named president, international and chief development officer as part of management restructuring.

Financing

Digital orders and ads fuel more Wingstop sales

By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2019

But chicken wing prices rose 10% amid high demand and supply issues.

Financing

Potbelly stock plunges amid weak sales

By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2019

The sandwich chain said weather and a delayed menu revamp hurt sales, sending the stock down nearly 20%.

Technology

A thermometer so smart, you can always keep your cool  

Sponsored content from our partner DayMark Safety Systems on May 06, 2019

When it comes to restaurants, retail foodservice, and non-commercial kitchens, there’s one vital component of food handling that must be perfected: temperature. But operators already know that. Operat...

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake same-store sales plunge as more restaurants close

By Jonathan Maze on May 06, 2019

The chain has temporarily closed 44 locations amid ongoing sales and cost challenges.

Technology

A cut-resistant glove that staff will actually wear

Sponsored content from our partner DayMark Safety Systems on May 06, 2019

Because cuts, lacerations and punctures account for the greatest number of back-of-house injury claims (a reported 22% in restaurants, retail foodservice, and non-commercial kitchens), it’s important ...

Financing

5 big lessons from the Kona Grill downfall

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2019

Restaurant operators can learn a lot from the decisions that led the chain to file for bankruptcy, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Dunkin’s recast yields best sales results in 4 years

By Peter Romeo on May 02, 2019

Now parent Dunkin’ Brands is mounting a brand transformation for Baskin-Robbins.

Technology

Major tech infusion planned for Applebee’s, IHOP

By Peter Romeo on May 02, 2019

Parent Dine Brands plans to invest in capabilities ranging from better in-store Wi-Fi to geolocation systems that signal the arrival of a takeout customer.

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