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For Papa Murphy's, a cut in SNAP benefits came at a bad time

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2024

The take-and-bake pizza chain saw a steep drop in sales from customers on SNAP benefits, just as weather and consumer concerns hit restaurants.

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Fast-growing Crumbl's unit volumes and store profitability took a hit last year

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2024

Average unit volume for the cookie chain declined 37% last year even as location count grew 41%. Per-store profits were cut by 58%.

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Podcast transcript: Puttshack CEO Joe Vrankin

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2024

A Deeper Dive: The chief executive of the minigolf-centric restaurant chain discusses how the chain focuses on higher-quality games and food.

Beverage

Taco Bell tests Agua Refrescas in a continuing move to be a 'beverage destination'

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 11, 2024

The new drinks come in three flavors, each based on energy-boosting green tea and infused with real fruit.

Operations

Former RBI exec named CEO of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 10, 2024

Jeff Galletly, who previously was a VP with Tim Hortons USA, takes on the rapidly growing digital brand as it wraps a fundraising round with "Shark Tank"-affiliated investors and prepares to go public in Canada.

Financing

Restaurant menu prices show signs of easing

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2024

Prices at restaurants increased slower than the overall rate of inflation in March. But they still increased faster than they did at the grocery store.

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A tale of two Subway competitors

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2024

The Bottom Line: As thriving fast-food sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s ponders a potential $8 billion sale, it’s worth comparing the brand to a long-vanquished rival: Quiznos. The difference is unit economics.

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The story behind the fast-growing minigolf concept Puttshack

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Joe Vrankin, CEO of the eatertainment chain, joins the Restaurant Business podcast to discuss the company’s growth, its menu and high-tech minigolf.

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Papa Johns, eager for more unit growth, inks a 50-unit development deal

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2024

The Bajco Group will open 50 restaurants in the Midwest, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Florida, as the pizza chain works to increase domestic development.

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Indiana files an administrative complaint against I Heart Mac and Cheese

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2024

The state, which has already told the company to stop selling franchises, is accusing the fast-casual chain of violating state franchise law.

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