One limited-time offer is not like the other. Both might fill a demand for something special, or an operator need to increase frequency among existing customers.
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The Bottom Line: This edition of the restaurant finance newsletter looks at issues with Subway and Noodles, and why both brands have been undone by weak unit volumes.
The Bottom Line: The two companies have spent years amassing large collections of mostly underperforming restaurant chains. The results have been predictable.
Behind the Menu: Chef Matt McMillin tweaked four entrees with ingredients that boost taste and richness without changing their healthy profiles. Plus low-alcohol, lower-calorie wines are now available for pairing.