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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Menu price inflation at full-service restaurants hit a record in April

Prices at table-service locations increased 8.7% year over year last month, and food-away-from-home inflation rose 7.2%. But grocery prices increased even more.

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Wendy’s sales grow, but margins take a hit

Company-operated stores’ profits declined on higher costs, but the chain had one of its best years for unit growth in its history.

Leadership

Steven Benrubi retires as Kura Sushi CFO

The revolving sushi chain said a search has started for his replacement.

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Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s start a remodeling push

The company and its franchisees are planning to spend $500 million to reimage the brands’ restaurants in a “long overdue” program.

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A look into the impact of the driver shortage on distributors

A Deeper Dive: Terry Walsh, president of Southwest Traders, discusses the driver shortage and other labor issues affecting delivery and how much that is contributing to supply chain inflation.

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International customers flock to U.S. fast-food brands

Despite challenges with omicron, China and Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell and other brands have seen strong growth in global markets.

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Carrols pays a big price for Burger King’s challenges

The Bottom Line: The different stock price performances between Burger King’s parent company and its largest franchisee provide some lessons for large-scale franchisees.

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Stocks enter bear territory and restaurants go right with it

Shares of restaurant companies have lost nearly a quarter of their value so far this year amid higher interest rates and recession fears. Winners remain few.

Marketing

Culver’s is taking Wisconsin on the road in its new campaign

The chain’s new “From Wisconsin With Love” ads come along with a 17-city food truck tour with cheese curds and frozen custard.

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Starbucks takes issue with a White House union meeting

The coffee giant sent a letter expressing concern that it wasn’t invited to tell its side of the story amid an ongoing battle with labor activists.

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Pizza chains are losing the battle for drivers to third party delivery companies

The Bottom Line: Pizza chains are struggling to find enough drivers. They are increasingly turning to delivery services, which are not having the same problem.

Operations

Subway franchisees find themselves short on meat

A plant shutdown due to Avian Flu has led to limits on turkey, leading some to buy it on their own. Ham and roast beef are limited, too, and costs have run higher than expected.

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