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Why breakfast traffic plunged in NovemberWhy breakfast traffic plunged in November

New data from Revenue Management Solutions finds that breakfast traffic in the QSR segment dropped by 7.4% year-over-year, despite a consistent uptick in morning commuters.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Dec 15, 2022
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Menu Tracker: New items from Carvel, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and Smokey BonesMenu Tracker: New items from Carvel, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and Smokey Bones
byBret Thorn
Dec 15, 2022
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This former Air Force intelligence operative is now an award-winning Marco’s Pizza franchiseeThis former Air Force intelligence operative is now an award-winning Marco’s Pizza franchisee
byJoanna Fantozzi
Dec 15, 2022
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How KFC is working to 'digitize every order'How KFC is working to 'digitize every order'
byAlicia Kelso
Dec 14, 2022
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Taco Bell looks to McDonald’s to understand its domestic potentialTaco Bell looks to McDonald’s to understand its domestic potential
byAlicia Kelso
Dec 14, 2022
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Going behind the scenes at Taco John’s
Going behind the scenes at Taco John’s
Dec 14, 2022
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The biggest takeaways from Yum Brands’ Investor Day
The biggest takeaways from Yum Brands’ Investor Day
Dec 13, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Clean Juice names Ashley Love as brand's first chief financial officer
Clean Juice names Ashley Love as brand's first chief financial officer
Dec 13, 2022
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New York City Starbucks Roastery strikers return to work after bedbug scare
New York City Starbucks Roastery strikers return to work after bedbug scare
Dec 13, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Jack in the Box CFO leaves the company
Jack in the Box CFO leaves the company
Dec 13, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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15 new ways restaurants reached consumers in 2022
15 new ways restaurants reached consumers in 2022
Dec 12, 2022
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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Smalls Sliders names former Krispy Kreme president as CEO
Smalls Sliders names former Krispy Kreme president as CEO
Dec 12, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Why Starbucks entered the metaverse so late
Why Starbucks entered the metaverse so late
Dec 12, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Krispy Kreme names Mars veteran Jeremiah Ashukian as its new CFO
Krispy Kreme names Mars veteran Jeremiah Ashukian as its new CFO
Dec 9, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Chick-fil-A is ranked as consumers’ favorite brand in new survey
Chick-fil-A is ranked as consumers’ favorite brand in new survey
Dec 9, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Menu Tracker: New items from White Castle, Wingstop, and Black Bear Diner
Menu Tracker: New items from White Castle, Wingstop, and Black Bear Diner
Dec 9, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
20 restaurant industry mergers & acquisitions in 2022
20 restaurant industry mergers & acquisitions in 2022
Dec 8, 2022
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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Starbucks Odyssey launches today: Will it shape the future of branding in the metaverse?
Starbucks Odyssey launches today: Will it shape the future of branding in the metaverse?
Dec 8, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Trending this week: Chick-fil-A launches its first merchandise line
Trending this week: Chick-fil-A launches its first merchandise line
Dec 8, 2022
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Fazoli’s to make highly anticipated debut in Louisiana and North Texas with new area development deals
Fazoli’s to make highly anticipated debut in Louisiana and North Texas with new area development deals
Dec 8, 2022
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What multi-unit franchisees look for when they’re adding brands
What multi-unit franchisees look for when they’re adding brands
Dec 7, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Regional Chains
Taco John’s looks toward the future with growth plans and a menu makeover
Taco John’s looks toward the future with growth plans and a menu makeover
Dec 6, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Restaurant brands that entered the metaverse in 2022
Restaurant brands that entered the metaverse in 2022
Dec 6, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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McDonald’s franchisee fined for child labor violations
McDonald’s franchisee fined for child labor violations
Dec 6, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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24 restaurant chains with the most loyal customers
24 restaurant chains with the most loyal customers
Dec 2, 2022
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byNRN staff
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The third-largest pizza chain is ready for a war
The third-largest pizza chain is ready for a war
Dec 2, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Trending this week: McDonald's is offering the chance to win its VIP McGold Card
Trending this week: McDonald's is offering the chance to win its VIP McGold Card
Dec 1, 2022
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15 restaurant executives on the move in the month of November
15 restaurant executives on the move in the month of November
Dec 1, 2022
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, White Castle, and Red Lobster
Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, White Castle, and Red Lobster
Nov 30, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Focus Brands’ pandemic-inspired adjustments create development optimism
Focus Brands’ pandemic-inspired adjustments create development optimism
Nov 29, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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White Castle, Coca-Cola team up with gamer to create exclusive drink
White Castle, Coca-Cola team up with gamer to create exclusive drink
Nov 29, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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FAT Brands announces opening of first tri-branded restaurant location
FAT Brands announces opening of first tri-branded restaurant location
Nov 29, 2022
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Dutch Bros names former True Food Kitchen CEO Christine Barone president
Dutch Bros names former True Food Kitchen CEO Christine Barone president
Nov 29, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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McDonald's is offering the chance to win its VIP McGold Card
McDonald's is offering the chance to win its VIP McGold Card
Nov 29, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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