McDonald’s Spent $50 Million on TV Advertising in April

Papa John’s Claims It’s Still on Track Despite More Losses

Google Wants to Tell You What to Eat

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Starbucks Tests Uber Eats Delivery in Miami

6 years ago

An earlier U.S. test with Postmates didn't stick, but Uber Eats is likely a better partner for Starbucks considering its wider brand awareness and more extensive experience working with nationwide restaurant chains.

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White Castle Expands Impossible Slider to All Its Restaurants

6 years ago

It's a big win for Impossible Foods, positioning it as one of the startups to beat when it comes to plant-based proteins in the industry.

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U.S. Fast Food Brands Losing Popularity in China

6 years ago

When the Chinese chain competition is offering healthier menu options and free massages and manicures to waiting customers, a bucket of chicken from KFC falls a little short in comparison.

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Fast Food Restaurants Can’t Keep Up With Changing Consumer Habits

6 years ago

This story captures all the influences that have an impact on restaurants right now in the U.S., except the rapid changes happening in the delivery space.

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China’s Biggest Hotpot Chain Aims for $963 Million IPO

6 years ago

Haidilao's over-the-top customer service (think free manicures and massages while you wait, sometimes hours, for a table) and extensive employee benefits have helped pave the road to this gigantic IPO.

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JPMorgan Slices Its Papa John’s Stake in Half

6 years ago

There are plenty of places to buy a pizza and Papa John's is providing customers plenty of reasons to go somewhere else.

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The Pros and Cons of a Dunkin’ Brands Takeover

6 years ago

Dunkin' Donuts doesn't have a ton of market share outside of New England and Florida, but its following is loyal and the company's profitable financial structure makes it a good potential target for a takeover.

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China’s Dominant Hotpot Chain Is Planning for an IPO

6 years ago

Brands in other markets look to China and covet the massive growth opportunities for chain restaurants.

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Coke’s $5.1 Billion Costa Coffee Purchase Continues Cafe Consolidation Wave

6 years ago

This gives Coke a cafe brand with a global footprint to play with. Now if we can just avoid coffee shop overload ...

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Yum China Rejected a Very Generous Buyout Deal

6 years ago

A 28% premium to last close is nothing to scoff at and reject out of hand. Management must have a lot of confidence or hubris that they will get back there.

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Papa John Tells Papa John’s Employees Only He Can Save Papa John’s

6 years ago

This man's ego is going to destroy the company he built.

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Wendy’s Sells Stake in Arby’s Parent Company for $450 Million

6 years ago

It was the last remaining stake that Wendy's had in Arby's, which it formerly owned. The influx of cash (about $335 million after taxes) will go towards stock buybacks and investing in undefined general company growth.

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