
Why so many chains are changing their beverage providers
This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features George Hiller, a longtime consultant who works with restaurant chains on their beverage strategies.
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This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features George Hiller, a longtime consultant who works with restaurant chains on their beverage strategies.

Coca-Cola hopes to "open happiness" at KFC U.S. locations as the official new beverage provider of the chicken chains U.S.

The parent company of Gen Korean BBQ is considering a $100 million buyout offer for its 59-unit restaurant chain to focus on its consumer goods business.

- Quick Service - Finance - Franchising - News Krispy Kreme narrows losses amid turnaround plan The doughnut chain's revenue fell 12.8%, driven by refranchising efforts and strateg

Taco Bell and Taylor Farms face lawsuits over diarrhea outbreak

To Empire Builders, today's newsletter includes some thoughts on my latest podcast interview - with CEO & Owner of a very underrated bagel franchise - as well as a quick…

Trampoline parks and challenge rooms plot huge expansion with 721 new locations.

Casey's likely stealing share from Pizza Hut with 2,900 locations

Real estate developer E8 Properties is expanding its Elev8 Fun concept by converting defunct department store locations into large-scale indoor amusement centers.

Target's $1 billion turnaround strategy is yielding positive results, with the retail giant reporting a 5.1% increase in year-over-year store visits during the first quarter.

Baby Boomers account for 33.7% of U.S. sales, with the average Boomer household spending $21,048 annually and making around 733 shopping trips per year.

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#149, December 9, 2025).

Gen X consumers account for 34% of U.S. sales, shifting their focus toward pets and premium brands.

Gen Z consumers are 82% more likely than the average consumer to say social and digital ads influence their buying decisions, with 44% having made a purchase on social media.

After Target rolled back its DEI programs, the retailer experienced a drop in store traffic, according to Numerator's report, The Impact of DEI Cuts on Retail.

Educational institutions often fail to teach customer service, leading to poor work habits and attitudes among employees.

Speed is a strategic element for companies to attract and retain customers and drive revenues, and empowerment is key to achieving speed.

The Gama brothers, Jose and Hipolito, have made a great team in their water remediation business, providing labor and growing the company through knowledge and support.

Reducing friction in business can increase sales and profits by eliminating roadblocks for customers.
PayMore Stores proudly announces a five-unit deal in Knoxville with seasoned gas station and hotel franchisees Varniraj Patel and Mukesh Nayi.

Gold's spot price hits a record high, reaching $2,364 an ounce in April, raising questions about the underlying reasons behind it.

Article discusses the importance of a customer service strategy for business growth and market dominance.
Save A Lot awarded its first Hometown Heroes, Suson Bennish Elbert, Tiffany McQueer, and Amanda Mills.

McDonald's and Dunkin' rise to the top in regional retail dashboard, with McDonald's leading in Midwest and Dunkin' reclaiming top spot in Northeast.