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Sun Holdings Takes a Bigger Slice of Papa Johns

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Sun Holdings, one of Papa Johns’ largest domestic franchise partners, has assumed ownership of 90 of the pizza chain’s restaurants in Texas.

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Technomic Expects Consumers To ‘Trade Down’ Foodservice Due to High Gas Prices

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While Technomic expects consumers to still visit restaurants, the firm expects they’ll be signing smaller guest checks as they choose more affordable dining spots and forego extras like add-on desserts, appetizers and beverages.

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How Chipotle Is Testing RFID Technology

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The brand says the tech is the “next evolution” of traceability and food safety.

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Restaurant Sales, Traffic Take a Dip, Says Black Box

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For the week ending March 20, Black Box says same-store sales took a dip, and though they remain positive, the decline may suggest “a future possibility of negative sales growth.”

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Report Says Guest Satisfaction Declined Among All Restaurant Segments Last Year

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As restaurants battled staffing challenges, COVID-related protocols and supply chain shortages last year that significantly impacted operations as restaurants were reopening, it appears overall guest satisfaction took a hit along the way.

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Invitation To Participate in FER 2022 Top Dealers Report

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Complete the FER Top Dealers survey today and you’ll be in front of the industry’s biggest E&S buyers and channel specifiers right when they’re making purchasing decisions.

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Walk-On’s Adds VP of Franchise Sales, Two Others to Leadership Roles

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Baton Rouge, La.-based Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux has hired Mike Wootton as vice president of franchise sales and tapped a new CFO and director of loyalty and e-commerce.

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Massis Kabob’s First Standalone Location Puts 20 Feet of Open-Fire Grilling Up Front

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The 45-year-old brand’s first location outside of a mall will boast 150 seats and feature designated mobile order parking spots.

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Wendy’s Is Building Scale in Mexico With New Restaurant Designs

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The hamburger chain is aiming for “hundreds” of restaurants across Mexico and is investing in new restaurant designs, digital and delivery business, menu innovation and more to make it happen.

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