June 24 - Krispy Kreme, McDonald’s end partnership | It’s the summer of QSR chicken

It’s the summer of chicken for QSRs; How one grocer is succeeding with in-store restaurants; Why Rego Restaurant’s CEO is bullish on modular construction, franchisee growth

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Krispy Kreme, McDonald’s end partnership

Effective July 2, the two chains will stop selling doughnuts in McDonald’s restaurants, with Krispy Kreme citing profitability issues.

It’s the summer of chicken for QSRs

Chains from Culver’s to McDonald’s and Taco Bell hope to attract customers with new poultry lineups this season.

How one grocer is succeeding with in-store restaurants

While many retailers have struggled to make money with on-site eateries, Town & Country Market’s integrated approach is lifting sales throughout the store.

How Chip City baked its way to million dollar investments and 45 locations

It started with a love of cookies. A focus on customers and the right tools led to business success.

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Why Rego Restaurant’s CEO is bullish on modular construction, franchisee growth

Neel Patel said Rego’s Qube model significantly cuts the cost of construction for the Quiznos brand and allows for an acceleration of new units.

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