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Struggling Topgolf reconsiders its value position

The Bottom Line: The food-and-golf concept’s sales have struggled over the past 18 months. Its parent company is now trying more value offers. But that move comes with big risks.

Emerging Brands

Forget being the next Chipotle. Koushik Koganti wants dosas to be the next pizza

The co-founder and CEO of Madras Dosa Co. sees the crepe-like pancakes as the vehicle that could capture the fast-casual flag for Indian cuisine.

Tech Check: Sales rumors, acquisitions and a nine-digit fundraise dominated the headlines, allowing some other developments to fly under the radar.

The delivery giant says the reservations and marketing company will allow it to help restaurants grow their in-store business, in addition to delivery and takeout.

The Bottom Line: The chains' partnership has been slow to progress and hasn't generated the sales both companies hoped for. Now it's on hold as Krispy Kreme works to improve its own struggling profitability.

The Bottom Line: The food hall-delivery company’s latest fundraise has given it a $7 billion valuation, which would be more than most publicly traded restaurant chains. Is it worth it?

Behind the Menu: Smart cross-utilization of products allowed the fast casual to expand its permanent menu without complicating sourcing and operations.

The pizza chain cut its debt, focused on its core product and found life beyond the mall, all of which helped it thrive despite two bankruptcy filings.

Buzzworthy Brands: With investors that include Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, Chicken N Pickle is juicing the social dining niche with a low-tech focus on community.

The Bottom Line: Wendy’s is implementing a system collecting profitability data from its operators. It remains surprising that more restaurant franchises don’t do this.

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