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Jonathan Maze

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How Domino's upgraded loyalty program helps it win market share again

The pizza chain is thriving again, generating more traffic, thanks to changes made in Domino’s Rewards last year.

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Domino's strong U.S. sales are not enough to satisfy Wall Street

The company’s same-store sales rose 4.8%, thanks to profitable traffic growth, but its stock plunged amid issues with one of its global operators.

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So you are opening a restaurant in a Walmart? Good luck with that

The Bottom Line: The retail giant is adding regional restaurant chains to its stores, giving them some key exposure. But there are some real drawbacks to pay attention to.

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These restaurant chains have the highest average unit volumes

Steak chains once again dominate the list of brands with the highest sales per unit, according to Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. But Portillo’s and Chick-fil-A boast some impressive numbers.

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Why restaurants are losing customers

A Deeper Dive: R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research with Placer.ai, joins the podcast to discuss customer counts and Starbucks.

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The FTC signals a tougher stance on franchising, for now

The Bottom Line: The agency’s comments last week represented some of its toughest regulatory moves on franchising in years. But the election might have a say in it.

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Fast-food traffic improves but is still falling

Traffic to quick-service restaurants improved in the second quarter, according to Revenue Management Solutions, and operators have slowed their price hikes.

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Why MOD Pizza is not out of the woods yet

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual pizza chain was sold last week to Elite Restaurant Group. But few who’ve seen the finances believe the company can avoid closing large numbers of stores.

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12 big complaints franchisees have with franchising

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission recently listed some of the biggest concerns franchisees expressed during public comments last year.

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The FTC tells franchisors they can't charge franchisees undisclosed 'junk fees'

The agency also said that franchisors can’t take action against franchisees that take complaints about the business to the government.

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Some McDonald's customers are doubling up on the discounts

The Bottom Line: In some markets, customers can get the fast-food chain's $5 value meal for $4. The situation illustrates a key rule in the restaurant business: Customers are savvy and will find loopholes.

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Consumers may be cutting back, but not on snacks

Sales at MTY Food Group concepts Wetzel’s and Cold Stone are outperforming other chains. But the economic environment is holding back its other brands.

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