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Krispy Kreme’s ‘Hot Doughnuts Now’ feature goes digital

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2015

Krispy Kreme’s fans live for the “Hot Doughnuts Now” storefront neon sign that alerts passers-by that a new batch of doughnuts has just been baked and glazed. Now the chain is shifting the alert to cell phones via a new app.

Krispy Kreme mounts a c-store blitz

 By Peter Romeo on May 13, 2016

The doughnut chain is putting a new line of sweet snacks within reach of retail customers on the go.

8 chains aiming at voters on Election Day

By Jackson Lewis on Nov. 02, 2016

Operators are looking to cash in on the chatter surrounding this year’s presidential race.

Consumer Trends

5 most craveable restaurant chains

By Jill Failla on Dec. 22, 2016

Customers share which brands have the menu items they most crave and can’t get anywhere else.

Beverage

Consumers' favorite places for grab-and-go coffee

By Jill Failla on Mar. 20, 2017

Where do consumers prefer to buy a cup of coffee when convenience is key? Here are their top choices, across restaurants and convenience stores.

Financing

25 top limited-service chains in sales and satisfaction

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 22, 2017

A restaurant chain's sales don't always reflect customer satisfaction, and vice versa. Here, we rank the leading limited-service chains using a formula that includes financials, consumer satisfaction and value.

Top 500 Chains

Krispy Kreme

Jun. 12, 2017

The chain sold to JAB Holdings for $1.35 billion

Consumer Trends

The top 10 chains that satisfy cravings

By Lizzy Freier on Jan. 22, 2018

Customers share which brands have the menu items they most crave and can’t get anywhere else.

Hottest food craze of 2013. For now.

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 17, 2013

If you’re unfamiliar with a restaurant creation called the Cronut, there’s probably not a bit of black clothing in your wardrobe. And don’t embarrass yourself by asking youngsters on the staff if Daft Punk is sort of like The Sex Pistols.

Papa John’s promotes Steve Ritchie to president

By Kelsey Squire on Jul. 31, 2015

The pizza-delivery company’s COO gains a new role.

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