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Jack in the Box has apparently sold a lot of its new Smashed Jack burgers

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2024

The company’s burger has easily outdistanced expectations, to the point that it expects to run out of supplies next week.

Financing

Dutch Bros overhauls management as it plans more aggressive unit growth

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2024

The drive-thru beverage chain named a trio of new executive hires under new CEO Christine Barone. It plans continued aggressive growth but is tweaking that strategy to be more thoughtful.

Financing

Papa Johns plans more marketing and more locations

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2024

The pizza delivery chain’s franchisees will increase their marketing contributions while the brand plans to add a new incentive to encourage new units. But it is also increasing its supply charges.

Financing

The Middle East crisis is causing problems for McDonald's

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2024

CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the war and “misinformation” are having a “meaningful business impact” at the chain’s Middle East restaurants and elsewhere.

Financing

Can McDonald's succeed with its CosMc's experiment?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2023

The Bottom Line: The test of the drive-thru beverage concept has generated a huge amount of attention and interest. But its ability to become a real competitor in the beverage market will depend on how it does in two years.

Leadership

As vandalism grows and questions mount, Starbucks CEO condemns violence

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2023

Laxman Narasimhan did not mention Israel or Hamas by name when, in a letter on Tuesday he said that “misinformation” about Starbucks’ position has helped lead to vandalism at its stores. “We stand for humanity.”

Financing

McDonald's works to help operators avoid child labor law violations

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2023

The company plans to survey its franchisees next year on their employment of minors in a bid to determine whether training or other resources on child labor are necessary.

Financing

McDonald's now generates more delivery sales than Domino's

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2023

The Bottom Line: The burger giant generates $16 billion in global delivery sales, more than any other quick-service restaurant chain.

Technology

Wendy's takes its shot at AI drive-thrus

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 12, 2023

The burger chain has four in operation and plans to test more of them this year and next as rival McDonald’s is set to decide the future of its own effort.

Financing

Domino's regains its momentum

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 08, 2023

The pizza chain is regaining delivery customers as profitability improves, thanks to better operations, staffing and higher prices. It is now focused on accelerating growth worldwide.

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