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operations
Operations & Management

The Economics of Going Small: Why QSR Chains Are Racing to Sub-2,000 Square Feet

Taco Bell's Go Mobile is 1,325 square feet. McDonald's is testing carryout-only boxes. Chipotle's Chipotlane format eliminates dining rooms. The industry's biggest bet isn't on new menu items. It's on smaller buildings.

MAR 20, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

Shake Shack’s Store Margin Improved. Its Company Profit Went the Other Way.

The first-quarter reconciliation shows how stronger restaurant contribution can coexist with a company operating loss, and which costs sit between them.

MAY 7, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

Huey Magoo’s estimates 40% lower development costs for compact drive-thru

Huey Magoo’s estimates 40% lower development costs. Its proposed footprint still requires a site plan and a comparison of complete project budgets.

MAY 1, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

NDCP delivers its 1,000th consolidated Dunkin new-store or remodel project

The Akron milestone follows earlier packages in Newark and Duluth, showing how NDCP combines equipment procurement, delivery and installation support.

AUG 18, 2026 · 3 MIN READ