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How your restaurant sales and profits compare to competitors' and what you can do to improve financial performance

Ark Restaurants finds today's menu pricing to be a head-scratcher

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2022

The multiconcept operator has drastically raised prices, but doesn't know how much more can be passed along.

Why consumers are sourcing more holiday meals from restaurants

Dec. 19, 2022

Technomic's Take: Preparing holiday meals is a lot of work, as our parents experienced. It's why so many Americans now go to restaurants for part of their meal options.

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Struggling Freshii to be sold to Foodtastic

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2022

The healthy fast-casual franchise has agreed to be sold to a growing Canadian restaurant operator for $54 million.

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Inspire Brands sells Rusty Taco to the owner of Cicis Pizza

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2022

The owner of Arby’s and Dunkin’ decided that the taco chain would be better off in the hands of a company that operates emerging brands.

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Behind Yum Brands’ effort to make technology an ever-present part of its business

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 16, 2022

The owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger both acquires and develops technology to make the lives of its customers and employees easier. Here’s how the company is doing it.

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Consumers are still spending on food

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 16, 2022

The Bottom Line: Despite high prices, people are not cutting back on food spending. And restaurants remain a strong source for consumers’ dollars.

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Olive Garden gets boost from return of Never Ending Pasta Bowl

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 16, 2022

Sales and traffic improved significantly at the chain as guests came back for the popular promotion.

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Pizza Hut searches for the Fountain of Youth

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2022

The pizza chain has completely changed its business model and is actively courting younger consumers with items like Melts. There are early signs of success.

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