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By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 09, 2023

The Bottom Line: Casey’s has become a force in the pizza business with a selection of innovative items, delivery and a popular loyalty program. But we investigated its claim to be a top-five pizza concept. It has a good argument.

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Beverage

Energy drinks are finding their place in the restaurant space

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 06, 2023

Energy drinks have been around in the restaurant industry for many years, but the market is expected to grow and restaurants are quick to get on board.

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Despite a host of concerns, restaurants keep adding jobs

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 06, 2023

The Bottom Line: After 3.5 years, restaurants recovered the jobs it lost during the pandemic. And its monthly job growth shows just how resilient the industry is.

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Technology

In Las Vegas, foodservice workers push back on spread of tech

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 06, 2023

The Culinary Union is asking for more protections against technology that could threaten jobs. It comes as more restaurants are turning to tech to help ease their labor woes.

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The McDonald's premium? It's in the rent

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2023

The Bottom Line: The burger giant’s franchise charges have been below average despite the strength of its brand. But its premium comes in the leases its franchisees pay.

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Restaurant stocks take a hit

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2023

The Bottom Line: After a strong start to 2023, industry stocks have taken a hit more recently as Wall Street worries about the consumer and higher interest rates.

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7 Brew is coming to your town, whether you like it or not

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 04, 2023

The drive-thru coffee chain is one of the fastest-growing concepts in the U.S. and has deals to keep it going. The company believes it has the training in place to make it work.

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