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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.

Leadership

Al Copeland created Popeyes, but that's just one reason he was a legend. Here are a few more

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2024

In the transcript of this week's Restaurant Rewind podcast, read about one of the most colorful characters ever to influence the business.

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.

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

How a change in portioning and plating skyrocketed Fish Fry sales at Bob Evans

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 05, 2024

Behind the Menu: The family-dining chain introduced the new format at the start of Lent and the wild cod items quickly became best-sellers.

Technology

Restaurants say they're bearing the brunt of delivery chargebacks

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 05, 2024

Operators complain of frequent fraud and a cumbersome process for getting their money back from delivery providers. “They make nothing simple for you.”

Financing

Fast-food chains will have to think creatively to get back their lost traffic

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2024

The Bottom Line: Customers are opting to stay home rather than dine out. With costs still elevated, brands will have to think differently to get them back.

Emerging Brands

How breakfast player Squeeze In is primping to find its future growth partner

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 04, 2024

Squeeze In is known for omelets, generously boozy brunch cocktails and a joyfully wacky community vibe. Here's how the two sisters who own the brand plan to reach 100 units within a decade.

Financing

Podcast transcript: Wingstop CEO Michael Skipworth

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2024

A Deeper Dive: The chief executive of the fast-casual chicken wing chain talks about how his restaurant chain solved the wing cost problem, how chicken sandwiches transformed the business, and the prospects for going 100% digital.

Financing

All eyes are now on California's fast-food restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2024

The Bottom Line: It’s not certain yet how the $20 wage will impact chain restaurants. But one thing is clear: Most of the companies affected are small businesses that are already facing profit challenges.

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