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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Consumers are not necessarily eating more pizza

Instead, more people are eating pizza, at least according to Papa John’s. It dispels a key myth of the pandemic.

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How Papa John’s use of third-party delivery proved to be a winner

The Bottom Line: The pizza chain’s sales have remained strong despite the labor shortage. Its ability to get help from aggregators like DoorDash and Uber Eats is one reason.

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Papa John’s sales accelerate even as more normalcy returns

The pizza chain's sales improved in September as consumers order more stuffed crust pizzas and Papadias while watching sports and entertainment.

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At Cheesecake Factory, takeout becomes a growth business

The chain’s sales have recovered from the pandemic and accelerated, while more than a quarter of them are for takeout and delivery.

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Want long-term growth? Get your franchisees right

Jack in the Box offers one more example why profitable and happy franchisees are vital for long-term growth, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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A debate on the long-term impact of the labor challenge on restaurants

Will the labor shortage prove worse for the industry than the pandemic? RB editors Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo debate that question on the “A Deeper Dive” podcast.

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Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s and Sonic sue pork producers over price fixing

The Inspire Brands chains join a large list of restaurants taking on protein suppliers over the allegations.

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Subway inks a massive deal in India

The sandwich giant reached a deal with a private investment firm that will more than triple the number of locations in the country over the next decade.

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Fat Brands to buy Fazoli’s for $130M

The owner of Johnny Rockets has agreed to its third major acquisition this year after deals for Twin Peaks and Global Franchise Group.

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Starbucks refocuses on growth after shifting its business

The company plans to open its largest number of global cafes after it closed domestic units to shift its focus to takeout.

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Burger King is giving out cryptocurrency to loyalty members

The burger chain will give out mostly dogecoin, but some etherium or even bitcoin, to BK Royal Perks members who spend $5 or more.

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Big chain executives express confidence in the face of labor challenges

The chief executives of McDonald’s, Yum Brands, Starbucks and others all said they have big advantages amid a historic shortage of workers. They might be right, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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