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Kinetic12 plans to bring MenuData research into foodservice consulting

Kinetic12 plans to bring MenuData research into foodservice consulting

Kinetic12 plans to use MenuData’s menu, flavor and pricing intelligence in foodservice consulting.

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Industry AnalysisKrispy Kreme announces 33-shop New York development dealOCT 14 · 3 MINFinance & EconomicsWhat lifted Domino’s Q3 operating incomeOCT 13 · 2 MINFinance & EconomicsMarginEdge: Fast-casual sales growth tops full service’s in SeptemberOCT 13 · 1 MINTechnology & InnovationKinetic12 plans to bring MenuData research into foodservice consultingOCT 11 · 3 MINIndustry AnalysisMTY renews its franchising push after strategic reviewOCT 11 · 3 MINFinance & EconomicsWendy’s sought to keep seven Meritage restaurants openOCT 11 · 2 MINFinance & EconomicsQSR property asking yields rise in Q3OCT 10 · 3 MINOperations & ManagementWhy Dunkin Zero’s sugar claims drew a lawsuitOCT 9 · 3 MIN
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03The Desks

Operations ↗Why Dunkin Zero’s sugar claims drew a lawsuit

The dispute turns on allulose and the rules separating nutrition disclosures from marketing claims.

Subway’s EMEA Blueprint links ordering, kitchens and pickupFaster pickup handoffs led drive-thru gains in 2026 study
Technology ↗Kinetic12 plans to bring MenuData research into foodservice consulting

Kinetic12 plans to use MenuData’s menu, flavor and pricing intelligence in foodservice consulting.

HME's Nitro Vision AI brings cameras to drive-thru timingToast IQ Team connects AI scheduling with payroll
Marketing ↗Pizza Hut’s next reading project has a red roof

The Little Free Library collaboration connects Pizza Hut’s restaurant design and BOOK IT history with neighborhood book sharing.

Dunkin brings cold foam to Zero for HalloweenTaco Bell adds daily games and Friday prize entries
Finance ↗What lifted Domino’s Q3 operating income

Higher supply-chain gross profit and royalties explain the pizza franchisor’s third-quarter operating-income increase.

MarginEdge: Fast-casual sales growth tops full service’s in SeptemberWendy’s sought to keep seven Meritage restaurants open
Industry ↗Krispy Kreme announces 33-shop New York development deal

Original Entrepreneurs plans 33 shops over five years as Krispy Kreme expands through franchisees.

MTY renews its franchising push after strategic reviewDFI plans takeover of Maxim’s licensed Starbucks interests
People ↗Chick-fil-A adds a second $1,500 scholarship window

Restaurant employees can apply in fall and spring. Operators submit recommendations after employee applications.

Restaurants and bars added 10,800 jobs in SeptemberCAVA’s training plan at 500 restaurants

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