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Reaction to Wendy's dynamic pricing test reveals its risks

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2024

The Bottom Line: The burger chain mentioned last week that it would test the pricing strategy sometime next year. Consumers frustrated with prices reacted swiftly.

Financing

Why the Burgerim settlement exposes flaws in franchise oversight

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 26, 2024

The Bottom Line: The federal government allowed the chain’s founder to avoid major penalties by simply paying $1,000. What’s the point of regulation in the first place?

Food

Why the Smashed Jack sparked record-smashing demand at Jack in the Box

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 25, 2024

Behind the Menu: The chain’s newest menu addition aims to break the mold on what a fast-food burger can be, and customers are buying in.

Financing

Why Wingstop isn't afraid of Popeyes' chicken wings

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 23, 2024

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual wing chain says its sales improve when another brand pushes the product. Here’s why that might be.

Workforce

Pay hike for couriers shakes up food delivery in NYC

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 23, 2024

Customers are paying more, and couriers are working less. What it all means for restaurants is still unclear, but some fear it could get ugly.

Technology

The restaurant of the future will be a platform, not a chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 22, 2024

Tech Check: Multibrand companies like Inspire and the new GoTo Foods are circling the wagons around technology. Here's why that's a smart idea.

Food

Mendocino Farms masters a meaty Philly cheesesteak sandwich—without the meat

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 22, 2024

Behind the Menu: The fast casual uses a mushroom-based meat alternative for its Philly Shroomsteak Sandwich, a new menu item targeted to flexitarians, not just vegans.

Financing

As CosMc's takes off, McDonald's operators want a piece of the action

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2024

The Bottom Line: But where that action should take place is the question. Many operators believe the brand should be a testing ground for McDonald's own beverage program.

Technology

Pipedream wants to take restaurant pickup underground

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 21, 2024

The startup uses robots and tunnels to move food from kitchen to car. It believes it can one day connect entire cities.

Financing

Bad weather returns as a restaurant sales problem

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2024

The Bottom Line: Snow and cold in January kept customers from visiting restaurants. Here's why this might be a bigger influence in the future.

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