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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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Teens cut back on their spending

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 09, 2024

But Chick-fil-A and Starbucks remain their favorite restaurants, according to the latest Piper Sandler Taking Stock With Teens Survey.

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MOD Pizza shuttered 26 restaurants during the first quarter

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 09, 2024

Five units were in California but the fast-food wage there was not to blame, the fast casual said. The closed restaurants in 10 states and the District of Columbia were "underperformers."

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Why restaurants should take advantage of a portable benefits program

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 08, 2024

Working Lunch: The podcast from Align Public Strategies features a discussion of a portable benefits pilot program as well as the media uproar over California’s $20 fast food wage.

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Here's why more major franchisors are buying up some franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2024

The Bottom Line: McDonald’s purchase of its Israeli market, following Burger King’s acquisition of Carrols, shows brands are more willing now to take over some restaurants.

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KFC is making a bet on value

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2024

The chicken chain introduced a new line of bundled meal options from $4.99 to $20, but not everything has a consistent price point nationwide, a nod to fast-food restaurants' complex relationship with value.

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Shake Shack pokes Chick-fil-A by giving away antibiotic-free chicken sandwiches

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 08, 2024

Available on Sundays throughout the month of April, the promotion attempts to draw attention to Shake Shack's commitment to using chicken raised without antibiotics.

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How Chipotle is helping gamers get more Eddy Gordo on Tekken 8

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 08, 2024

Chipotle knows its customers love gaming. The chain has a new partnership with Tekken 8, the latest version of the hugely popular fighting game franchise, which will be the title game in the Chipotle Challenger Series this year.

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