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Will investments by Burger King and Starbucks work? History says yes

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 16, 2022

The two chains both revealed plans to invest $400 million or more into their businesses, joining a list of companies that have put cash behind revitalization plans.

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Are high grocery prices helping restaurants? Maybe

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 15, 2022

The Bottom Line: Sales at restaurants and bars have been outpacing that of retail for much of the year. Prices may be playing a role, but it’s not entirely clear.

Marketing

Fine dining may not be immune to inflation pressures after all

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 15, 2022

In New York, one restaurant promotes ‘bargain’ pricing with a $99 porterhouse for two. Will we see more value positioning in high-end restaurants?

Food

How frozen yogurt concepts are fighting to remain relevant

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 14, 2022

Despite Americans’ affinity for frozen treats, the froyo segment has been in a slump. Can brands such as Yogurtland and 16 Handles bring it back from the dead?

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Here’s a look at all the changes Starbucks has made since Howard Schultz came back

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 14, 2022

The Bottom Line: The coffee giant has changed top executives and its operating structure, increased pay and benefits, and promises major new equipment upgrades. Here’s a rundown.

Financing

Burger King tries a unique incentive to get franchisees to remodel

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2022

The Bottom Line: Lost amid the burger chain’s $400 million investment is a shift in its incentive structure it believes could improve the frequency and quality of remodels.

Workforce

Why aren't restaurants losing sleep over the new labor threat?

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 12, 2022

Reality Check: The industry nodded through the takeaway of key employer powers. Is it just going to roll over as the setbacks continue?

Operations

Here's restaurants' prescription for staying clean of monkeypox

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 09, 2022

Experts say the risk of infection isn't great, but it's there. The greater danger could be the fears of guests and staff.

Financing

Starbucks generates consistent sales growth, but it’s fixing things anyway

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2022

The Bottom Line: Interim CEO Howard Schultz says the company’s coffee shops are over-capacity. Sales numbers suggest he has a point.

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How Burger King has fallen behind its competitors

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2022

The Bottom Line: The burger chain, which is working on its revitalization, has not just lost ground to Wendy’s and McDonald’s but also Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell.

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