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Wendy's bets order accuracy and clean stores will revive sales
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (496+ words) A 7. 8% drop in comparable sales is pressuring the chain to draw consumers back, as Burger King and Mc Donald's have seen gains in recent quarters. Concurrent sales growth at rivals Mc Donald's and Burger King could escalate the chain's turnaround…...
Sweetgreen sales wilt in another punishing quarter
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (327+ words) The brand launched wraps to supplement its core bowl and salad business, following its worst quarterly same-store sales performance. Mc Connell said the unfavorable sales mix change was a result of "strategic promotional offers to re-engage guests as well as…...
Texas Roadhouse hires Yum Brands vet as CFO
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (20+ words) Mike Lenihan joins the casual dining chain after two years at CKE Restaurants and over 20 years at Yum Brands....
Papa Johns suffers major 6. 4% comp sales drop
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (481+ words) The chain hopes new menu items, operational improvements and local advertising cooperatives can fend off Domino's value offensive. The chain is taking steps to address the erosion of its side orders and the prevalence of transactions that include just one…...
Mc Donald's value, menu innovation drive positive Q1 comparable sales
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (11+ words) Restaurant Dive...
How Dutch Bros doubled its brand awareness in 18 months
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (473+ words) Mobile ordering, loyalty upgrades, a new breakfast menu and increased density in key markets accelerated sales growth for the brand. Dutch Bros is taking market share in the coffee and energy drink markets, President and CEO Christine Barone said on…...
Burger King's sales jumped, Popeyes slumped in Q1
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (596+ words) Years of investment in the burger brand's operations and menu have won consumers back, but a loss of focus on service and the core menu hurt the chicken chain. RBI executives stayed tight-lipped about the difficulties at Popeyes during the…...
Popeyes wraps join core menu
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (205+ words) This move strengthens the chain's snacking offerings and could help it capture more occasions as it struggles to improve sluggish sales. Popeyes is positioning the wraps, which are priced at $3. 99, as a value play, according to the press release. "Guests…...
KFC expands $10 bucket deal across weekdays
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (387+ words) The brand is positioning the bucket deals as a value-oriented solution for weekday dinners, which could help it drive traffic. KFC is expanding its $10 Tuesday promotion, which gives consumers an eight-piece drum and thigh bucket for the stated price point,…...
More than a rough patch: Recent restaurant closures signal market correction
2+ week, 3+ day ago (576+ words) Persistent traffic declines, rising costs and an oversaturated market are forcing brands to make tough decisions, and robust chains are taking advantage of the moment, experts say....