Jan 2, 2025 · Starbucks executives said the chain’s afternoon traffic and visits from occasional consumers began eroding in late 2023. The chain attributed some of this to “misperceptions” of its stance on the war between Israel and Palestinian militant groups after the brand sued Starbucks Workers United over a pro-Palestinian tweet.Traffic remained “softer than …

Oct 1, 2024 · IFA Annual Convention. Feb. 10-13. Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. This International Franchise Association event is designed for franchisees to learn franchise-specific business development ideas, develop plans for personal growth and network with other operators.

Nov 21, 2024 · Dive Insight: Wendy’s has sought to attract franchisees interested in developing new units by adding several incentives.According to its franchise disclosure document, Wendy’s franchisees are set to begin a new cycle of renovation and reimaging in 2025.

Jan 6, 2025 · Dive Brief: Subway will sell a different six-inch sub with a small drink, chips or two cookies for $6.99 each day of the week for a limited time, the company said in a Monday press release.Guests can buy the sub of the day combo as a footlong for $9.99.

Oct 11, 2024 · Dive Brief: Zaxbys will open its first Maryland restaurant next year in Cambridge, a city on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, with two more to follow in Easton and West Ocean City/Berlin, the brand said Friday. The three franchised Eastern Shore locations will be built by a family of local real estate developers: Curtis Snyder, Teresa Snyder and …

Aug 13, 2024 · Dive Brief: Kentucky Fried Chicken is expanding its Taste of KFC Deal, a $5 value promotion it introduced in April.The chain added two meals to the deal, which runs through the end of the year. Customers can now get an eight-piece nuggets meal with fries and two sauces, and a Famous Bowl with nuggets, in addition to the wing-and-thigh deal included in the original version of the promotion.

Apr 8, 2024 · Dive Brief: KFC on Monday announced it is offering a value menu through the end of 2024 featuring a $4.99 two-piece chicken meal for one; a variably priced four-piece, two-person chicken meal; and a $20 six-piece chicken family meal. The menu is called “Taste of KFC Deals.” The two-piece meal includes a chicken thigh, drumstick, a side of mashed potatoes and a biscuit.

Oct 7, 2024 · Restaurant owners entered 2024 feeling optimistic, according to data from the Square 2024 Future of Restaurants report.. The industry has embraced technology solutions to tackle staffing, process, and efficiency challenges.

Jan 9, 2025 · Dive Insight: As CPK looks to expand in the U.S. through franchising, the addition of a virtual brand could help attract more franchisees since the virtual brand could help boost weekly sales to as much as $6,000 per location.

Nov 6, 2024 · Dive Brief: Popeyes U.S. comparable sales were down by 3.8% while net restaurant growth was up 3.6% and systemwide sales decreased 0.8% during the third quarter, Restaurant Brands International CEO Josh Kobza said Tuesday during an earnings call. Sales were impacted by a value-sensitive environment, and Popeyes was missing some of the promotions that have become attractive to consumers, Kobza ...