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Why Scooter’s Coffee believes speed is key to its growth

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Company President Joe Thornton joins the podcast to discuss Scooter's and its role in a rapidly changing beverage category.

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A pair of former hedge funders find success operating Wendy’s restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2022

The Bottom Line: Aneil Lala and Neal Wadhwa left the hedge fund world to become franchisees. They quickly found that humanity can yield financial results.

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Here’s how much prices have to increase before consumers react

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2022

New data shows that traffic plunges when price increases get too aggressive, to the point of negating any revenue benefits.

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Restaurants catch up on their rent payments as price hikes take hold

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 03, 2022

But more than a third of operators were still behind on their lease obligations, according to new research.

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Fast-food breakfast makes a comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 03, 2022

The Bottom Line: Taco Bell’s strategy shift in the morning comes as consumers have returned to the daypart. But there are a lot more options, too.

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Low-income consumers were hit hard this summer, but gas prices are helping

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 30, 2022

The Bottom Line: Several restaurant chains have indicated challenges with lower-income consumers as inflation has increased. But lower gas prices are making things better.

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Levy takes minority stake in Boka Restaurant Group

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 30, 2022

Stadium foodservice giant Levy takes minority stake in Boka Restaurant Group.

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Chris Kempczinski solidifies his position at McDonald's

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 29, 2022

The Bottom Line: He was elevated to the CEO’s job when the last guy was fired. The chain’s strong performance has put him in a strong position despite some controversy.

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