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      Are C-Stores Becoming Serious Food and Beverage Contenders?
      Casey's pizza offering brought in $1.2 billion in revenue last year.
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      40 Million People Downloaded McDonald’s App in 2022
      The figure was 194 percent more than its closest competitor.
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      Capriotti's and Wing Zone Close Out Record-Setting Year

      As 2022 comes to a close, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop (Capriotti's) and Wing Zone announced on Tuesday yet another triumphant quarter to round out a record-breaking year for both brands i

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      Should Restaurants Still Believe in Ghost Kitchens?
      Headed into 2023, the future of virtual kitchens is becoming clearer.
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      Should Restaurants Still Believe in Ghost Kitchens?

      Headed into 2023, the future of virtual kitchens is becoming more fact than apparition.

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      Restaurant Reader Mailbag: Trends That Will Define the Year Ahead

      People, tech, retraction, and operations—2023 promises to deliver its share of surprises to operators in all sectors.

      Affinity Group Shares What to Expect from Holiday Shoppers

      Affinity Group, a North American-based team of professionals focused on providing the foodservice and food retail industry with sales support, planning and strategy, announced the results of their...
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      3 Tips from East Coast Wings Founder on Surviving in 2023

      Restaurant veteran and East Coast Wings + Grill CEO, Sam Ballas, offers advice for franchisors in the new year.

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      Fast Food is Catching Up to Consumers, and Tech is Helping

      As quick-service restaurants adapt to a shifting landscape, they will find new ways to engage and connect with customers.

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      Inflation Isn’t Curbing Customers’ Newfound Delivery Habits

      A new report suggests price might not be the end-all when it comes to convenience. 

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      22 Fast-Food Trends to Watch in 2023

      What is the state of the restaurant consumer as the calendar flips into another year? Let's ask the...
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      How Shake Shack Plans to Win the ‘Delivery Wars’

      The burger brand is powering first-party access for consumers, with a focus on value and personalization.

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      How Inflation, Economic Pressures Will Impact 2023 for Restaurants

      There's a lot at stake next year, and with it, comes new and familiar risks.

      Study: Almost Half of Guests Will Order Thanksgiving Meals from Restaurants

      As grocery bills continue to skyrocket, many consumers are turning to their favorite restaurants to supply their Thanksgiving dinners this year. According to Popmenu’s November 2022 survey of 1,000...
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