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Krispy Kreme continues to expand points of access
May 10, 2024
With U.S. deals like McDonald’s and new restaurants abroad, the donut brand is ramping up production
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NRN editors continue to talk about quarterly earnings from Texas Roadhouse, El Pollo Loco, Bloomin’ Brands, and more restaurant companies
May 10, 2024
This week hear from leaders at Dave’s Hot Chicken, Newk’s Eatery, and Union Square Hospitality Group
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SEC accuses FAT Brands founder Andy Wiederhorn of misappropriating $27 million of company funds
May 10, 2024
The SEC charged the FAT Brands chairman with using company cash to ‘fund his lavish lifestyle’ — at one point, stripping his restaurant company of 40% of its revenue
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Why Potbelly thinks that digital sales — not discounting — is the best solution for long-term traffic gains
May 09, 2024
Potbelly is fighting the Q1 traffic dip caused by infrequent guest spending habits by doubling down on digital engagement, loyalty, and everyday value
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Papa Johns’ weak organic delivery numbers contribute to 2% same-store sales decline
May 09, 2024
The restaurant company’s customers continue chose third-party aggregators over first-party delivery during challenging first quarter
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How Dutch Bros pulled ahead of its biggest competition this quarter
May 09, 2024
At a time when many restaurant companies are struggling to get customers in the door, Dutch Bros is one of the better success stories for the first quarter of 2024. In Q1, the Oregon-based coffee chain saw 10% same-store sales growth, attributable...
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Noodles & Company’s sales continue to decline in first quarter as turnaround efforts progress
May 08, 2024
CEO Drew Madsen sees reasons for optimism in a promising April performance for the restaurant company
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How some operators are getting creative with their pricing strategies
May 08, 2024
A panel of restaurant operators discussed tactics like testing different cuts of meat at different price points, lowering prices on high margin items, and promoting combos to navigate the current environment.
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Smoothie King names Yum Brands veteran Gavin Felder chief financial officer
May 08, 2024
The executive spent years working for restaurant KFC
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Dutch Bros will offer mobile order and payment for the first time
May 08, 2024
The big tech news comes on the heels of a quarter of massive growth for the restaurant brand including 10% same-store sales and positive traffic trends
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