May 8 - Krispy Kreme pauses McDonald’s expansion | Why Dine Brands is going all-in on dual branding

Why Dine Brands is going all in on dual-branded restaurants; How Noodles & Company beat Chipotle’s Q1 comparable sales; Pappas Restaurants to buy On The Border out of bankruptcy

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May 8, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for restaurant leaders

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Krispy Kreme pauses McDonald’s partnership as sales drop

The doughnut chain said it has stopped expanding its McDonald’s presence while it works to assess the profitability of the business model.

Why Dine Brands is going all in on dual-branded restaurants

Franchisees are increasingly buying into dual-branded units since they lead to higher sales compared to a standalone restaurant.

How Noodles & Company beat Chipotle’s Q1 comparable sales

The chain posted a 4.4% increase in comp sales in Q1 2025 even though larger chains like Chipotle and Wingstop posted anemic comps.

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Pappas Restaurants to buy On The Border out of bankruptcy

Pappas Restaurants, which previously provided $10 million in debtor-in-posession financing through an affiliate, plans to improve On The Border’s menu operations and guest experience.

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