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Wingstop profits soar, thanks to low chicken wing prices

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 03, 2018

The company is working on efforts to improve digital orders, including voice recognition technology.

Technology

Starbucks joins forces with cryptocurrency venture

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 03, 2018

The new company aims to make bitcoin more consumer-friendly.

Financing

Cinnabon’s owner to buy Jamba Juice for $200M

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2018

Focus Brands is paying $13 per share for the 800-unit juice chain.

Financing

Habit Burger Grill sees modest growth after a disappointing start to the year

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 02, 2018

But the fast-casual burger chain is still battling traffic woes.

Financing

Sales data shows bad news for Papa John’s after John Schnatter controversy

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2018

Technomic's Transaction Insights show a sharp drop in sales for the chain the week the problem emerged.

Financing

Red Robin gets pounded after airing sales surprise

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2018

The casual chain warned investors that Q2 results were weaker than expected.

Marketing

Newk’s Eatery steals a dinner booster from supermarkets

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2018

The fast-casual chain has added a section where customers can pick up components for a meal assembled at home.

Operations

A look inside Subway's $80M refresh

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2018

The company and some of its vendors are funding a refresh expected to be complete by next summer.

Financing

Pizza Hut and Taco Bell look to improve their sales growth

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2018

Two of Yum Brands’ three concepts report disappointing sales amid intense price competition.

Operations

Feds round up hacker group that preyed on restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2018

The criminal enterprise is believed to have swiped credit card information for 15 million consumers.

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