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Operations

Restaurants may finally be ready for dynamic pricing

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 06, 2022

As more operations digitize, instant updates to menu prices are becoming possible for the first time. That could help restaurants ease inflation and drive traffic. But will customers be on board?

Financing

A pair of former hedge funders find success operating Wendy’s restaurants

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2022

The Bottom Line: Aneil Lala and Neal Wadhwa left the hedge fund world to become franchisees. They quickly found that humanity can yield financial results.

Food

CPK breaks into new menu territory with its California-style burger

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 04, 2022

It took an internal mind shift, plus the addition of griddles and a couple of SKUs, for Chef Brian Sullivan to perfectly execute the new West Coast Burger.

Financing

Fast-food breakfast makes a comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 03, 2022

The Bottom Line: Taco Bell’s strategy shift in the morning comes as consumers have returned to the daypart. But there are a lot more options, too.

Leadership

Brinker CEO Kevin Hochman wants to make Chili’s fun again

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 30, 2022

He’s spent his first months on the job asking field-level staff and even suppliers what the brand should do differently. It's resulted in an avalanche of fresh ideas.

Financing

Low-income consumers were hit hard this summer, but gas prices are helping

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 30, 2022

The Bottom Line: Several restaurant chains have indicated challenges with lower-income consumers as inflation has increased. But lower gas prices are making things better.

Workforce

Don’t view labor’s new Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights as BS

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 29, 2022

Reality Check: Sure, it's a union-backed plan to change restaurant employment. But isn't a new model needed?

Food

Street food evolves to meet changing tastes

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 29, 2022

Restaurants are bringing street food indoors with a growing variety of flavors and global cuisines. They're following consumer demands for more authenticity and adventure.

Financing

Chris Kempczinski solidifies his position at McDonald's

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 29, 2022

The Bottom Line: He was elevated to the CEO’s job when the last guy was fired. The chain’s strong performance has put him in a strong position despite some controversy.

Operations

The nation is mobilizing to battle hunger. Where are the restaurants?

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 29, 2022

The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health was largely missing a key participant: the restaurant industry.

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