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When Burger King nearly started serving Domino’s Pizza

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 21, 2022

The Bottom Line: In the 1990s, Burger King tested a Domino’s-branded personal pizza that proved remarkably successful, until the suits got in the way.

Operations

Back Yard Burgers, after many hurdles, gets ready to grow again

 By Heather Lalley on Jan. 21, 2022

The better-burger brand is about 75% smaller than it was 15 years ago. But it is looking to get back into the new-restaurant business.

Financing

The coffee business goes to the drive-thru

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2022

Giants like Starbucks and Domino’s are building more drive-thrus while regional drive-thru chains have exploded. And consumers are flocking to them.

Financing

Companies are still lining up to go public despite recent volatility

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2022

The Bottom Line: Tropical Smoothie Café and Coopers Hawk are both reportedly planning upcoming IPOs, adding to a growing list. But some recent offerings haven’t fared well.

Consumer Trends

What'll it be for a COVID-wisened industry, experience or convenience?

By Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo on Jan. 20, 2022

Sweet & Sour: Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo look at the oft-voiced theory that the pandemic has shifted the focus of restaurant customers and operators to the convenience of takeout and delivery. Neither one is buying it. Some axe throwing and a drink, anyone?

Financing

Who are Dutch Bros' biggest competitors? It's complicated

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2022

A quarter of the chain’s sales come from its "Blue Rebel" energy drinks and it does just as much business in the afternoon as it does in the morning. Its competition goes well beyond Dunkin' and Starbucks.

Technology

With automated drive-thrus, Checkers gives glimpse at future of fast food

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 19, 2022

Tech Check: The drive-thru helped QSRs thrive during the pandemic, but it’s also ripe for change.

Financing

Consumers are increasingly questioning restaurants’ value

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 19, 2022

The Bottom Line: Black Box data suggests diners aren't so sure they're getting their money's worth amid soaring menu prices.

Food

Noodles & Company’s new high-protein, low-carb noodle went through hundreds of iterations before it hit the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 19, 2022

LEANguini launched earlier this month, but Chef Nick Graff and his team spent two years on R&D to perfect the pasta.

Food

Menus turn more comforting to chase winter chills

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 18, 2022

Breakfast warms up at Toasted Yolk and Dunkin’; Zaxby’s and Slim Chickens riff on chicken; new bowls star at Sweetgreen; BJ’s and Cinnaholic sweeten the menu.

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