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Technology

Restaurants may be in the midst of another virtual brand explosion

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 23, 2023

Tech Check: The number of delivery-only concepts has nearly doubled this year, according to a company called Kitchen Data Systems, which says it has developed a way to count them.

Financing

Olive oil in coffee? Really?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2023

The Bottom Line: Starbucks’ new line of coffee is infused with olive oil, after Interim CEO Howard Schultz tried the combination in Italy. Now the company has to convince its customers that the combination works.

Food

Are plant-based meats doomed? Depends on who you ask

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 21, 2023

The market for meat alternatives has flattened or declined lately, but plant-forward menus are growing in new directions as operators and suppliers explore the potential of vegetables.

Technology

Delivery's growth may not be coming from restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 17, 2023

Tech Check: DoorDash and Uber Eats keep racking up sales. But they're increasingly from places that aren't restaurants.

Financing

With new leadership, Restaurant Brands International charts an aggressive path

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 17, 2023

Patrick Doyle, and now new CEO Josh Kobza, take the helm at the owner of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs with a mandate: Speed the company's growth.

Financing

The year has apparently started out strong for a lot of restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 17, 2023

The Bottom Line: What recession? Companies like Texas Roadhouse and Golden Corral said their traffic was way up in January and federal data backs them up. Here's why that might be happening.

Financing

Who might buy Subway, and who won't

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-food sandwich chain is on the market. So let's take a look at a few potential buyers, and dismiss the idea of a few others.

Technology

Chick-fil-A gives delivery companies a lesson in hospitality

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 15, 2023

Tech Check: A newly opened rest station for delivery people is a much-needed amenity. Why didn't delivery providers think of that?

Operations

With 2 new concepts coming, 50-year-old Golden Corral refuses to act its age

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 15, 2023

The buffet operation is commemorating its golden anniversary with initiatives aimed at keeping it around for the next 50 years. That includes the launch of fast-casual and steakhouse concepts.

Financing

Patrick Doyle makes franchisee profitability a priority at Burger King

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 14, 2023

The Bottom Line: Restaurant Brands International, under its new executive chairman and incoming CEO Josh Kobza, said improving profits for its store owners is critical to driving future growth.

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