Cold Stone Creamery

The owner of Papa Murphy's says consumers are getting more demanding

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2023

The CEO of MTY Food Group said customers expect more from their restaurants. But they’re not demanding more discounts yet.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s owner has some labor problems

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2021

MTY Global says it is delaying openings and closing some restaurants during the week because it cannot find enough workers.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s and Cold Stone Creamery carry MTY through the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 09, 2021

Market shifts have helped both chains reverse earlier challenges, offsetting the Canadian company’s struggling mall and office concepts. They now need to keep their sales momentum.

Food

Beef, breakfast and dessert rule the top 10 LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 13, 2020

Consumers are most likely to purchase familiar favorites in 2020.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s owner MTY Group cuts staff as restaurants close

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2020

The Canadian-based brand collector, which operates Cold Stone Creamery and Pinkberry, among many others, has temporarily closed 2,100 locations.

Marketing

Restaurants scare up spooky treats for Halloween

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 14, 2019

Wacky menu items and more capture the Halloween holiday spirit—and spirited customers. Here’s how operators are celebrating Halloween 2019 with treats.

Marketing

10 unique LTOs hitting menus

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 11, 2019

These limited-time offers are differentiating the menu at restaurant chains.

Marketing

10 top-scoring summertime LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 16, 2019

Consumers gave high marks to these limited-time offers on chain menus.

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