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Jonathan Maze

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How a stuffed crust pizza kept Papa John’s rolling

The pizza chain kept strong sales despite intense competition and an easing quarantine behind its Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza, helping push the chain’s growth even further.

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Why it’s too early to take that victory lap

Restaurant industry sales have surged this year. These increases are so broad-based that it suggests a stiff tailwind, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Papa John’s strong sales lead to record unit growth

The pizza chain’s same-store sales rose last quarter despite tough comparisons. It opened a record 123 net new locations in the first half of the year.

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Jack in the Box is getting, and keeping, more customers

The chain’s sales accelerated last quarter, including positive traffic, behind an influx of new customers and Popcorn Chicken.

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Equipment shortages challenge some restaurant chains

Chains like Domino’s and McDonald’s see problems sourcing equipment as supply chain disruptions continue.

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Can a franchisee be a successful brand operator?

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Tabbassum Mumtaz, CEO of Ampex Brands, and Ericka Garza, brand president of its latest acquisition, Au Bon Pain.

Workforce

Should restaurants require worker vaccinations? It’s complicated

As mask mandates return, employee vaccine requirements could go further. But for restaurants facing a labor shortage after a brutal year face challenges doing so. And maybe shouldn’t do that at all.

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At McDonald’s, higher pay and benefits start yielding results

The burger giant and its franchisees are getting more applications, and argue that people who start their careers at one of their restaurants have better financial security later in life.

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Tim Hortons hopes higher quality and loyalty breeds success

The coffee-and-doughnut chain has been gradually improving, behind cracked eggs, new coffee and a loyalty program.

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McDonald’s reinstates mask requirements in high-risk areas

Starbucks will have employees wear masks in company-owned stores as retailers take more aggressive action on masks.

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The delta variant could delay central business districts’ recovery

As the coronavirus surges once again, workers could avoid going back to the office, delaying an already uncertain future for urban restaurants, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Popeyes chicken sandwich breeds new unit growth

The chain is maintaining strong unit volumes, though pressure from competitors ate into its sales last quarter. Chicken nuggets could help.

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