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Technology

4 technologies that will define restaurants in 2023

 By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 14, 2022

Tech Check: This is the stuff that will transform bottom lines, supercharge loyalty programs and start the next viral food trend.

Workforce

How the restaurant industry intends to kill the Fast Act, in California and beyond

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 13, 2022

The business has two years to muster public support in California for recalling the law. There and elsewhere, the plan calls for explaining how the measure will drain consumers' wallets.

Financing

A New York college student shines a light on fast food prices

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 12, 2022

The Bottom Line: Fast Food Index shows prices at McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell and Chipotle by ZIP code. It shows a wide range of prices for the same product.

Financing

Here's why convenience matters for restaurants

By Lori Rakoczy on Dec. 11, 2022

Technomic's Take: Consumers are far more likely to cite a lack of time in explaining why they dine out than any other reason. Here's what this means for your restaurant.

Marketing

How marketing led McDonald’s out of the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 11, 2022

The burger giant began listening to its customers and applied what they said to its marketing ideas. The result has been a series of big wins that made the brand cool again.

Financing

How is the economy faring? That depends on your perspective

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 08, 2022

The Bottom Line: Consumer spending continues to grow this holiday season, but it’s slowing, and businesses are more cautious, large banks told investors this week.

Food

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken goes on a flavor journey

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 08, 2022

After 25 years with few changes to the menu, the chicken chain is exploring unique flavor frontiers for its relatively new chicken sandwich.

Financing

Tim Hortons goes small to make it work in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2022

The Bottom Line: The coffee chain’s parent company still believes the brand can work south of the Canadian border, but it first had to change.

Financing

Franchise brands push growth even as the market gets tougher

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2022

Margins are thinning and lending is tightening. But franchise brands continue to push growth, and many are finding success recruiting new operators.

Financing

So much for Freshii being worth $1B

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2022

The Bottom Line: Investment bankers initially pushed the healthy fast-casual franchise as a $1 billion brand. It never came close to that. And then the pandemic hit.

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