Operations: Page 45

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    Starbucks to update rewards program in February

    Instead of 50 stars, customers will need to earn 100 stars for a hot coffee or tea, but some items will cost fewer points. 

    By • Dec. 30, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: How various brands are accelerating growth

    Franchisors are turning toward entrepreneurs and multi-unit operators to expand their unit counts, and many are building significant pipelines.

    By • Dec. 22, 2022
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    Trendline

    Back-of-house Technology

    From AI-enhanced POS systems and analytics to robot-powered kitchen equipment, restaurants are investing in technology solutions to optimize kitchen operations and reduce employee turnover. 

    By Restaurant Dive staff
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    BTIG: Papa Johns’ value menu attracting new base of customers

    The Papa Pairings platform, which offers guests $6.99 menu items, is attracting customers earning $60,000 or less annually, according to a BTIG report.

    By • Dec. 22, 2022
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    Consumers are spending more on c-store foodservice as 2022 comes to a close

    In the three months ending in November, foodservice sales rose 8% and the number of trips where customers bought food and drinks rose 2%, according to The NPD Group.

    By Jessica Loder • Dec. 22, 2022
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    How Circle K is working with ultrafast delivery firm Food Rocket

    The c-store company is treating the startup like one of its business units, while Food Rocket is leaning on the Couche-Tard’s infrastructure to help it grow, executives said.

    By Brett Dworski • Dec. 21, 2022
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    Jack in the Box signs largest deal since relaunching franchising

    The 37-unit deal with Cedar Tree Restaurant Group also includes the purchase of 46 existing units across four Southeastern markets. 

    By • Dec. 21, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: Dog Haus to more than triple store count with 100-unit pipeline

    The 51-unit hot dog brand is generating 10 to 20 calls from prospective franchisees each day, and expects momentum to continue well into 2024. 

    By • Dec. 21, 2022
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    Report: 92% of franchisees concerned by environment, climate change

    Over half of respondents to a Budderfly survey said they are now working to reduce their environmental impacts.

    By • Dec. 16, 2022
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    How can c-stores challenge fast food restaurants in 2023?

    Offering more discounts on meals and creating a relaxing in-store environment can go a long way, one expert says.

    By Brett Dworski • Dec. 15, 2022
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    Saladworks opens 2 units in Kitchen United Mix Food Halls

    The fast casual chain is offering on-the-go meals, takeout and delivery at two food halls within Kroger grocery stores in Columbus, Ohio.

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Doritos opens ghost kitchen catering to late-night cravings

    Doritos After the Dark runs through the winter solstice and features globally inspired dishes, like a sandwich based on a banh mi.

    By Peter Adams • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Nathan’s Famous offers 50% off franchise fee for store conversions

    Operators who convert their restaurants to Nathan’s Famous can save roughly $15,000 on fees and gain access to the hot dog chain’s virtual brands. 

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Survey: 79% of diners expect option to use technology to order from casual restaurants

    Online ordering is used most frequently by consumers under 30, followed by phone and the restaurant's app, according to a HungerRush report.

    By • Dec. 13, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: Eggs Up Grill leans into hot breakfast segment, accelerates growth

    Twenty-five years after opening its first restaurant in South Carolina, the breakfast chain signed a 30-unit development deal, its largest yet.

    By • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Love’s grows franchise partnership with Bojangles next year

    The retailer will open its 10th Bojangles in February in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of its 40-location franchise agreement.

    By Brett Dworski • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Top trends for food tech and automation in 2023

    Automation is here to stay. 2023 is set to be the year robotics turn labor shortages into profitability.

    By Yegor Traiman, CEO of Remy Robotics • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Restaurant Revitalization Fund

    Senators introduce tax credit bill for restaurants left out of RRF

    The bill would provide payroll tax relief of up to $25,000 for eligible restaurants that applied for but didn’t receive Restaurant Revitalization Fund money. 

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
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    A&W shifts focus toward non-traditional development

    The QSR chain, which has healthy non-traditional growth internationally, is targeting locations in airports, colleges and grocery stores across the U.S.

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
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    NRA: 77% of consumers plan to order from restaurants during the holidays

    A National Restaurant Association survey found strong consumer sentiment for dining out, but data from OpenTable suggests visits still lag behind 2019 levels.

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
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    Pret A Manger franchisee to develop 40 units in California

    Dallas Holdings, which operates eight Pret cafes in the U.K., will open new units as the 550-unit chain aims to double its store count in five years. 

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: How Wings & Rings found new direction after rebrand

    A year after changing its name, the company has boosted franchisee interest with discounted fees, new store designs and a more efficient POS system.

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
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    Potbelly accelerates franchise momentum with 25 new units

    Four existing franchisees plan to open additional units over the next six years, which will help the fast casual chain reach its goal of 2,000 units. 

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Q&A

    Little Caesars’ delivery, digital channels spark new development opportunities

    Chief Development Officer Jeremy Vitaro discusses how the chain’s diversified asset mix, delivery and customized in-app ordering is opening up new markets. 

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
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    The biggest factors shaping the restaurant industry in 2022

    Restaurant Dive has rounded up key articles that reflect a year marked by financial struggle, union momentum, continued off-premise development and transitions of power for the segment.

    By • Dec. 5, 2022
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    Texas c-store chain becomes franchisee for Captain D’s restaurants

    Checkout Food Stores is set to open 10 of the seafood joints around the Houston area, joining companies like EG Group and Hy-Vee in the restaurant franchise game.

    By Brett Dworski • Dec. 5, 2022