Corporate Operations: Page 7

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    McDonald’s will raise royalty rate on new US restaurants by 25%

    The fee change increases operator royalty rates from 4% to 5%, but most of the Golden Arches’ franchising revenue will still come from rent, CNBC reports. 

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
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    Cracker Barrel debuts rewards program to drive sales, traffic

    The chain hopes that the platform, which launched nationwide Wednesday, can improve performance after retail and restaurant sales missed Q4 expectations. 

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Menu development

    Restaurants big and small are experimenting with their menus to align with the preferences of on-the-go diners and mitigate the impact of rising food costs, supply chain disruption and shrinking consumer discretionary funds. 

    By Restaurant Dive staff
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    Kitchen United promotes Atul Sood to CEO

    The ghost kitchen company remains focused on building a sustainable business model for decades to come, Sood said. 

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Shipley Do-Nuts rolls out tier-based loyalty program

    Do-Happy Rewards, which was piloted in company-owned locations earlier this year, already has 40,000 members.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
  • Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz before the Senate HELP committee.
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    Howard Schultz resigns from Starbucks’ board

    Schultz’s departure is unlikely to change day-to-day matters at the company, BTIG said, but may deprive Starbucks of his “magic touch” with the brand.

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Del Taco gets new president

    Tom Rose takes the helm at the QSR brand as it refranchises large numbers of stores and pushes for a return to net unit growth.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    Domino’s boosts rewards points with new loyalty program

    The pizza chain cut the order minimum required to earn orders points from $10 to $5, and added new redemption choices like drinks and stuffed cheesy bread.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
  • CKE CMO Jennifer Take and CFO Mike Lenihan
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    CKE appoints CMO, CFO

    The new executives join the company during an ongoing brand overhaul at Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
  • Whataburger Digital Kitchen, the chain's first digital-only unit, opened in Austin in September.
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    Whataburger opens first off-premise-only unit

    Whataburger's digital kitchen, which debuted in Austin this week, features external ordering kiosks, pickup lockers and a mobile pickup lane.

    By • Updated Sept. 7, 2023
  • A portrait photo of Suzie Tsai, Bonchon U.S.'s new chief growth officer.
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    Bonchon US appoints chief growth officer

    Suzie Tsai brings considerable experience from On the Border and Brinker to the Korean chicken chain as it looks to double its American footprint.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
  • Regina Cheung is Pokeworks new CEO.
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    Pokeworks promotes CFO to CEO

    Regina Cheung will continue to serve as CFO as the brand focuses on entering new markets and boosting franchisee profitability.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
  • Panera's expanded dinner offerings from 2019.
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    Panera’s smaller menu test may rollback its dinner focus

    In what appears to be a company memo shared by employees on Reddit, flatbread pizza and a number of hot entrees are on the chopping block, along with some baked goods and the children’s menu. 

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
  • TGI Fridays CEO Brandon Coleman in a dark suit.
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    TGI Fridays promotes CMO to CEO

    Brandon Coleman III takes the reins as the chain experiments with virtual brands, a new loyalty structure and major menu overhaul in a growth push. 

    By , • Aug. 29, 2023
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    Dog Haus appoints new CEO from Kitchen United

    Michael Montagano is joining Dog Haus as its first CEO. He will lead the chain as it grows its franchising system and off-premise sales.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Pretzelmaker to rebrand, remodel stores

    The chain's makeover will touch everything from its logo to employee uniforms and physical restaurant design, Fat Brands Chief Brand Officer Mason Wiederhorn said.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
  • A Boston Market in Oakland California. The NJDOL has order work to cease at 27 New Jersey locations.
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    New Jersey DOL issues stop-work orders at 27 Boston Markets over wage complaints

    The chain faces a flurry of lawsuits from workers, creditors and vendors, including allegations it has failed to pay hundreds of workers.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Brinker moves virtual brand It’s Just Wings to Chili’s menu

    The company is “graduating” It’s Just Wings to brick-and-mortar dining service, reflecting how delivery-only brands can grow from marginal sales drivers to core menu pillars.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Subway names new North American President, other execs

    Douglas Fry will replace Trevor Haynes as North American president, and the chain announced a new global chief development officer, president of EMEA and SVP of U.S. marketing. 

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
  • Paul Carbone joined Panera Brands as CFO on August 15.
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    Panera Brands hires CFO as IPO prep continues

    Paul Carbone, who helped lead Dunkin’ and Yeti’s IPOs, took over the role on Tuesday.

    By • Aug. 15, 2023
  • Wendy's is adding English muffin sandwiches to its breakfast menu on Aug. 22.
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    Wendy’s adds English muffin sandwiches to breakfast menu

    The chain’s new offerings are designed to encourage diners to visit during the morning daypart, which it believes can grow sales without added labor costs.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
  • A Serve Robotics robot featuring the Uber Eats logo.
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    Serve Robotics raises $30M, goes public in reverse merger

    The delivery robot company, which merged with Patricia Acquisition Corp., will use the new financing to help deploy up to 2,000 robots with Uber Eats.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
  • Image of assorted doughnuts in an open Krispy Kreme box.
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    Krispy Kreme thinks there is more room to grow at McDonald’s

    The doughnut chain says it can expand delivered-fresh-daily doughnuts to more QSR touchpoints. But it’s up to the Golden Arches to make the call.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
  • Taco Bell is testing a new design for its Go Mobile stores, pictured here.
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    Taco Bell tests new Go Mobile design focused on digital, delivery

    The model features a walk-up window for digital and delivery orders in a bid to ease late-night operational challenges and trim development costs.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    McDonald’s flaunts history of pop culture cameos in latest meal ploy

    Drawing on Golden Arches nods in “Seinfeld,” “The Office” and more, the chain is enacting its biggest Famous Orders push to date ahead of a tie-in with “Loki.”

    By Peter Adams • Aug. 9, 2023
  • Target tests Starbucks orders and returns at curbside pickup.
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    Target will offer free carside Starbucks delivery at over 1K stores

    Shoppers will be able to add Starbucks items to their Drive Up orders at 1,700 locations by October, in a boost to the coffee giant’s licensed store strategy.  

    By • Aug. 9, 2023