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Jonathan Maze

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Restaurants recover from the pandemic, but things are far from normal

The Bottom Line: Looking at three years’ worth of same-store sales suggests the industry has recovered. But all of it is coming from price, suggesting chains are still losing customers.

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Little Caesars takes over as the NFL’s official pizza

The Detroit-based chain will replace Pizza Hut, which had held the sponsorship since 2018.

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Your next Subway sandwich could come from a vending machine

The sandwich giant, looking to reinvigorate growth, has been testing vending machines as part of a broader “grab and go” strategy to use existing locations as bases for sales in multiple spots.

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As fears of recession grow, here’s a look at who may do best, and worst

The Bottom Line: An economic downturn appears likely, which sent stocks tumbling again on Monday. We can find clues about potential winners and losers from the Great Recession.

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Burgerim’s founder reappears to deny federal allegations

Oren Loni, who disappeared and shut down his business without notice in 2019, has hired an attorney to respond to allegations that his company intentionally misrepresented his franchise’s risks.

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Del Taco to pay $50M to settle a wage-and-hour lawsuit

The claims date back a decade. Parent company Jack in the Box, which acquired the taco chain in March, said it anticipated the payout.

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Big Middle East Domino’s operator Alamar Foods plans a Saudi IPO

The company also operates Dunkin’ locations. U.S. private equity firm The Carlyle Group plans to sell its shares in the company.

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Third-party delivery disrupts Domino’s market for drivers

The company has found that delivery drivers want shorter shifts, flexible hours and the ability to sign on at the last minute, just like they get with aggregators like DoorDash.

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Gas prices soar to $5 a gallon

The Bottom Line: The price of fuel hits a key psychological number. Will the consumer start responding?

Marketing

Popeyes offering cheap chicken to mark its 50th birthday

The company, which officially turns 50 on Sunday, will allow digital customers who spend $5 to buy two pieces of chicken for 59 cents next week. That’s the same price as in 1972.

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Fast-food restaurants do away with dining rooms

Quick-service and fast-casual restaurant chains continue to offer up prototypes that don’t feature indoor seating. Here’s why this is such a huge trend.

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How to create a restaurant concept in a time of uncertainty

A Deeper Dive: Jack Gibbons, CEO of concept incubator FB Society, joins this week’s podcast to talk about concept creation and the future of the restaurant industry.

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