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Brazilians’ Appetite For Whoppers Is Rising

5 years ago

A Whopper costs far less than a meal at a Brazilian steakhouse in Brazil. Go figure. That, coupled with South America's struggling economy, explains why BK Brasil SA is faring well.

Chains

Greggs Ups Profit Estimates Thanks to Vegan Sausage Rolls

5 years ago

The shift to meat substitutes is a trend many restaurants are following, as consumers' eating habits continue to change.

Chains

The Real Estate Strategy Behind Domino’s Effort to Improve Delivery Times

5 years ago

Fortressing is a smart way for Domino's to grow its store footprint and shorten delivery times, but at the same time it puts a lot of pressure on franchisees to find territory to build.

Chains

Beer Is Officially a Big Part of Pizza Hut’s Delivery Strategy

5 years ago

The chain is the only pizza provider in the U.S. offering beer delivery. But how far can alcohol really take it?

Chains

P.F. Chang’s Owner In Talks to Sell Asian-Themed Chain for $700 Million

5 years ago

There was a time when P.F. Chang's — both the brand and the food — just seemed wonderfully fresh. Anyone who has visited lately know that is no longer the case. And changing from one P.E. firm to another is not really the traditional way to reinvigorate a tired brand.

Chains

Beyond Meat and Carl’s Jr. Partner for Meatless Alternative

5 years ago

The mainstream appeal for plant-based protein isn't slowing down in 2019.

Chains

This Year Was Bad for U.S. Chain Restaurants and Next Year Could Be Worse

5 years ago

There are certainly challenges ahead, but they will be felt most strongly by the weak chains, not those that have been focused on what consumers want right now rather than their own internal problems.

Chains

The Top Restaurant Mergers and Acquisitions Deals of 2018

5 years ago

Short story: It was good to be a coffee chain this year.

Food

11 Moments That Mattered for the Restaurant Industry in 2018

5 years ago

From mergers to leadership changes to loss, 2018 was filled with news that kept us on our toes. Here are the stories that had the biggest impact.

Chains

Taco Bell’s Strategy to Win in Urban Markets Involves Delivery, Kiosks and Alcohol

5 years ago

Taco Bell may be one of the largest quick-service restaurant chains in America, but it sees a ton of growth opportunities still to be had in highly populated urban areas. The Cantina concept is its key to success in those uniquely difficult markets.

Chains

Olive Garden’s Parent Company Is No Closer to Finding a Delivery Partner

5 years ago

A delivery partnership for Olive Garden could come soon, since its current in-house delivery platform is disappointing customers.

Chains

Jack in the Box Really Wants Someone to Buy It

5 years ago

Is every fast-food chain with franchisee problems open to selling? It sure seems like it. Unfortunately for Jack in the Box, the company isn't looking too attractive to potential buyers at the moment.