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Quick-service restaurants had a tough first quarter

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2024

Was it weather? Or was it prices? Either way, fast-food restaurants have started the year off on the wrong foot, according to traffic data.

Financing

Fast-growing Crumbl's unit volumes and store profitability took a hit last year

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2024

Average unit volume for the cookie chain declined 37% last year even as location count grew 41%. Per-store profits were cut by 58%.

Emerging Brands

Buffalo Wild Wings has big plans for small-scale spinoff BWW Go

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 11, 2024

The full-service chicken wing chain this week opened its 100th Go location and has franchisee commitments to open nearly 600 more of the takeout-focused restaurants.

Financing

Indiana files an administrative complaint against I Heart Mac and Cheese

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2024

The state, which has already told the company to stop selling franchises, is accusing the fast-casual chain of violating state franchise law.

Financing

A tale of two Subway competitors

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2024

The Bottom Line: As thriving fast-food sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s ponders a potential $8 billion sale, it’s worth comparing the brand to a long-vanquished rival: Quiznos. The difference is unit economics.

Financing

Teens cut back on their spending

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 09, 2024

But Chick-fil-A and Starbucks remain their favorite restaurants, according to the latest Piper Sandler Taking Stock With Teens Survey.

Financing

Here's why more major franchisors are buying up some franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2024

The Bottom Line: McDonald’s purchase of its Israeli market, following Burger King’s acquisition of Carrols, shows brands are more willing now to take over some restaurants.

Marketing

KFC is making a bet on value

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2024

The chicken chain introduced a new line of bundled meal options from $4.99 to $20, but not everything has a consistent price point nationwide, a nod to fast-food restaurants' complex relationship with value.

Financing

Wingstop versus Popeyes: The next great restaurant battle

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2024

The Bottom Line: The two fast-food chains are increasingly going head-to-head over chicken sandwiches and chicken wings.

Food

Subway is releasing a new line of wrap sandwiches

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2024

The fast-food giant is coming out with a new line of flatbread wraps, joining the quick-service restaurant wrap battle with its first new bread option in three years.

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