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Higher-income households account for most restaurant spending
New Census income figures and the restaurant association's analysis show how higher-income households contribute to spending on meals away from home.
7shifts Brings Employee Training Into Its Restaurant HR Platform
Course completion still leaves managers responsible for assessing practical skills.
Chipotle Targets Full Apprentice Coverage by the End of 2027
Chipotle aims to extend Apprentice coverage from roughly three-quarters of restaurants to every company-owned location by end-2027.
Taco Bell Foundation's 2026 Grants Reach 700 Nonprofits
Applications require an invitation from the foundation.
Dunkin’s Tennis Campaign Connects Drinks, Merchandise and Rewards
An upcoming app points offer follows restaurant tennis collectibles, an announced HEAD collection and a public Grand Central pop-up.
WOWorks’ Franchise Incentives Reward Scale, but Cash Timing Matters
WOWorks ties franchise fee reductions, refunds and royalty relief to development commitments. Operators need to put the incentives on the same calendar as their openings.
Jersey Mike’s Q2 shows sales growth and a complicated earnings comparison
Comparable sales rose 2.3% as Jersey Mike’s expanded, while advertising timing and corporate costs complicate the second-quarter profit comparison.
Dunkin’s Fall Campaign Moves From Breakfast to Afternoon Lattes
A creator meal, capped espresso codes and a four-hour latte offer give customers three ways to participate in Dunkin’s fall campaign.
Food-Service Payrolls Rebound in the First August Jobs Estimate
The September 4 release estimated 59,000 additional food-service jobs. Original release tables also show how July’s decline changed in revision.
Massachusetts cites Dunkin operator and staffing firms over worker pay
The $1.46 million assessment covers restitution for 100 employees and state penalties, with findings involving classification, pay and assignment notices.
Pilot completes Wendy’s kiosk rollout at 78 travel-center restaurants
Pilot’s completed Wendy’s deployment connects travel-center restaurants to brand ordering options within its wider food and digital program.
Wendy’s Halloween offer pairs coupon books with meal collectibles
Boo! Books, scheduled Frosty Frights toys and a planned app-exclusive toy use different participation rules within Wendy’s seasonal program.
Pesce reopens Lexington Dunkin with Jimmy John’s under one roof
The Marrett Road reopening restores a historic Dunkin and adds Jimmy John’s, with the operator describing training work and planned delivery.
Dunkin and Febreze launch Walmart-exclusive coffee and bakery scents
Dunkin’s Walmart-exclusive Febreze range follows earlier Native and Flipz launches, with scent-specific formats and separate retail channels.
July Food-Service and Lodging Hires Nearly Matched Departures
July accommodation and food-service hires nearly matched separations. The September JOLTS release shows why stable headcount can still require substantial recruiting.
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