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KFC plans to do something it hasn’t done in years: Grow U.S. units

The chain, buoyed by its chicken sandwich and digital efforts, expects to finish 2021 with more domestic restaurants than it had the previous year. It would be the first time in 17 years.

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For Snarf's Sandwiches founder Jimmy 'Snarf' Seidel, the hard work pays off

Seidel loaded his car 30 years ago and moved to Colorado with a dream for a restaurant and not much else. Today, Snarf’s is the industry’s fastest-growing sandwich concept.

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How podcasting took over the restaurant industry

Podcasting has evolved from a side project for tech geeks into a sprawling content ecosystem that’s changing how the industry connects and learns.

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The labor situation is better, but for how long?

The Bottom Line: The supply of workers is strong enough that restaurant chains can expand hours and go on hiring sprees. But limits on immigration could stop that.