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CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee shop giant’s second-quarter results were “disappointing,” but he said there are signs of progress, and the company plans to launch a new service model.

The sandwich giant closed more than 600 U.S. locations in 2024, according to the company’s franchise disclosure documents. It has fewer domestic restaurants than it’s had in 20 years.

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about new menu items hitting chains lately and dual-branded concepts, then share an interview with Jay Kumar of Lore Restaurant in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Same-store sales soared 31.6% at the casual-dining chain as it continued to ride the success of its value meals, Triple Dipper platters and operational improvements. Now the question is how it will top its recent hot streak.