Continue to Site >>>

Exclusive

Proprietary content available exclusively to members.

BECOME A MEMBER NOW
Financing

These are the fast-food chains doing best at beating inflation

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 08, 2023

The Bottom Line: Among the biggest limited-service chains, Raising Cane’s and Chick-fil-A have performed best over the past decade at growing unit volumes when adjusted for inflation.

Technology

Zume Pizza and the folly of trying to replicate Amazon

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 06, 2023

Tech Check: The demise of the former delivery startup shows the dangers of pushing a good idea too far.

Financing

At Subway, a very public auction draws to a close

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2023

The Bottom Line: The company has reportedly narrowed its list of buyers and the price tag is down. But the deal is taking a while to get over the finish line, and here’s why.

Emerging Brands

Longtime Applebee's and Panera operator gives Jinya Ramen Bar a try

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2023

Doherty Enterprises has signed on to bring the Asian concept to the Greater New York City area.

Emerging Brands

How South Korea's bb.q Chicken became one of the fastest-growing chains in the U.S.

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 05, 2023

After some brand tinkering and a little help from Netflix, the chain has Americans hooked on its “best of the best quality” Korean fried chicken.

Financing

Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs doesn't get his company's stock price decline

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 02, 2023

The Bottom Line: The owner of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and Habit has declined as much as 10% since reporting what Gibbs called a “blowout” first quarter. And the company argues that it could easily weather a downturn.

Financing

In a tough year for restaurants, CEO pay took a big hit

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 01, 2023

The highest-paid executive last year wasn't even a CEO, and three of the 10 best-paid chief executives no longer work for their companies.

Beverage

Beer sales flat? These bars know how to pump them up

By Patricia Cobe on May 31, 2023

A combination of target marketing and tech enhancements can spur craft beer sales for operators.

Financing

Why breakfast is the key to Burger King's future

By Jonathan Maze on May 31, 2023

The Bottom Line: The burger chain’s unit volumes have lagged its competitors. One reason has been a morning daypart that hasn’t quite lived up to expectations. Can the brand’s new management fix it?

Technology

Lawsuit claims Olo execs embellished restaurant count, then sold shares

By Joe Guszkowski on May 30, 2023

CEO Noah Glass and CFO Peter Benevides, along with nine board members, are accused of misleading investors about Olo’s customer count and its deal with Subway.

  • Page 34