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Papa John’s sales sacked by NFL ratings plunge

Papa John's

Published reports list the pizza chain among NFL sponsors complaining to the league about viewership decline.
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Smashburger tests $54 burger pass

Smashburger

The chain is offering 54 days of $1 burgers for $54.
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Red Lobster kicks off loyalty program

Red Lobster

The app-based program is the first step in the chain’s mobile strategy.
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13 promotion ideas for National Sandwich Day

Deals on the popular menu item entice customers.
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Dunkin’ sale chatter resurfaces

Dunkin' Brands

But is the price tag too high for any buyer to come runnin' for Dunkin’?.
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Papa John’s lowers same-store sales outlook

Papa John's

The pizza chain also reduces expectations for earnings growth.
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Jamba Juice names Claudia Schaefer CMO

Jamba Juice

The former Cheddar’s marketing chief will replace Rachel Phillips-Luther.
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50 ways to do Halloween promos

Nekter Juice Bar

The holiday brings costume contests and spooky food and drink deals.
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Private equity still has a taste for restaurant chains

Culver's

Expect more buying and selling amid a continued shift in consumer spending.
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Red Robin names Jonathan Muhtar chief concept officer

Red Robin

The in-house promotion takes effect in the new year.
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