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Popeyes takes share from Chick-fil-A and KFC

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2019

Based on Technomic data, the chain’s chicken sandwich frenzy was bad news for two big rivals. But now it faces pressure to get its supply chain back, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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More chains start leapfrogging Subway

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2019

The sandwich giant, once the second-largest chain in the U.S., is expected to fall out of the top five in the Technomic Top 500 for the first time since 2001.

Financing

Technomic: Big chains and delivery fueling a stronger 2019

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2019

Better performances by a handful of big concepts are putting Top 500 chains on pace for their best year since 2015.

Financing

Why is restaurant traffic down? Look to the men

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2019

Males have decreased their visits each of the past two years, according to Technomic data, and value might be the reason, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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At Restaurant Directions, signs of a tough business

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 22, 2019

Despite a booming economy, the industry has been hit with high labor costs and falling traffic, but things are looking up.

Financing

Could any chain overtake McDonald’s?

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2019

This week’s edition of "A Deeper Dive" features Technomic’s Joe Pawlak talking about the future of the Top 500.

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Does Chick-fil-A’s growth have a ceiling?

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 19, 2019

RB’s The Bottom Line looks at what it would take for the chicken concept to overtake McDonald’s and Starbucks to be the country’s largest restaurant chain.

Consumer Trends

7 foods and beverages college-age customers crave—and 3 falling from favor

By Patricia Cobe and Jill Failla on May 30, 2019

Gen Z dominates college campuses these days. Here’s what consumers in that age group are increasingly interested in ordering—and what they’re snubbing.

Financing

Technomic Index: Limited-service chains widen the gap

By Jonathan Maze on May 29, 2019

Sales rose 1.7% in April, thanks to strong improvement in quick-service and fast-casual chains, as dine-in remains a challenge.

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Burger King’s St. Louis sales surged, thanks to Impossible Whopper

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2019

The chain’s sales rose 28% in the market in April, according to Technomic data, explaining the quick decision to expand the test, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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