Technomic is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 343 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Fast-food chain executives, including McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski and Domino's CEO Joe Jordan, have low expectations for the economy, citing flat industry traffic and elevated inflation [[2026-10-14 Fast-food chain executives have low expectations for the economy (c89939)]]. * Burger King's King Jr. meals have seen a 40% sales growth, driven by adults, with the company's same-store sales rising 8.4% in the U.S. last quarter [[2026-10-30 More Burger King customers are getting kids’ meals, and not just kids (555035)]]. * Noodles & Company has added three brothless ramen bowls to its menu, building on the success of its previous limited-time offer of Chili Garlic Ramen [[2026-10-21 Noodles & Company takes ramen in new flavor directions with brothless bowls (75d2c1)]]. * Jersey Mike's is adding a value bundle to its menu for a limited time, offering a mini cold sub and a bag of chips for $7.99, focusing on value to attract Gen Z and younger consumers [[2026-10-19 Jersey Mike’s is focusing on value. Is that the right call (0fa2e0)]]. * Starbucks improved its service and sales with the Green Apron Service Model, which sets standards for baristas and increases labor hours in stores, leading to positive same-store sales in the past three quarters [[2026-10-19 How Starbucks improved service and turned its sales around (6192ae)]]. * The build-your-own bowl category in fast casual is fragmented, with strong demand but a lack of scale among many operators, leaving room for consolidation [[2026-10-13 Build-Your-Own Is Fragmented and Ripe for Consolidation (122b7e)]]. * Quick-service restaurants' biggest competitors in 2026 are convenience stores, according to Rich Shank, senior principal and vice president of innovation of Technomic [[2026-09-24 QSR’s biggest competition is the C-store (fcb7c9)]]. * Wendy's has low consumer ratings despite its size, with ratings nearly 10 percentage points lower than the average of its QSR burger peers, according to Technomic's consumer data [[2026-09-28 Consumers can’t find much to like about Wendy’s (fd3eb3)]]. * The K-shaped economy is still a problem for restaurants, with higher-income consumers spending more on dining out, while lower-income consumers have cut back [[2026-09-29 The K-shaped economy is still a problem for restaurants (0e5a13)]].
Three new studies from research and analytics company Technomic shed light on how Covid-19 has changed the landscape for restaurant operators in areas such as off-premise dining and self-serve formats.
MOD Pizza joins Delivering Jobs pledge to expand inclusive workforce by 2025, aiming to create one million new employment opportunities for people with autism and IDD.
MOD Pizza has introduced a fall lineup, featuring seasonal menu items such as the Viviana and Cranberry Crunch Harvest Salad.
Restaurant traffic and spending decline ease in August, but may not be sustainable.
MOD Pizza launches 'MOD The Vote' initiative to encourage voter engagement ahead of the 2020 election.
MOD Pizza offered a buy-one-get-one-free deal for educators and helped stock classrooms with school supplies during the back-to-school season.
MOD Pizza acquired 13 existing locations in North Carolina from SD Holdings, a multi-brand restaurant franchisee.
Checkers & Rally's offers $1 fries on National French Fry Day.
Father and son duo open Prairieville's first Firehouse Subs restaurant.
Raising Cane’s is making its highly anticipated Victoria debut, with a grand opening ceremony and Lucky 20 drawing to award free chicken fingers for a year.
The Pierons open the first Firehouse Subs restaurant in Monroe, Michigan, as part of their commitment to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
Article discusses the implications and predictions of COVID-19 on restaurants, with a focus on decline in eating out and increase in take-out and delivery.
Local entrepreneurs open the first drive-thru Firehouse Subs in Anchorage, Alaska, as the brand's 45th state.
MOD Pizza reported $493 million in system-wide sales, a 24% year-over-year increase, in 2019.
Consumer marketing roundup for February 25, 2020, featuring insights and trends from the franchise industry.
A Wichita Falls restaurateur brings Firehouse Subs to Lawton, Oklahoma, with a drive-thru location offering a variety of hot specialty subs and catering options.
Pete Bell joins Paris Baguette as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience in brand positioning and digital marketing.
MOD Pizza promotes John Maguire to President and Chief Operating Officer, adding the title of president after the recent retirement of Paul Twohig.
Hungry Howie's Pizza announces new store development and resale opportunities in Michigan, its home state.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes will launch a new vegan burger in January 2020, catering to consumers with dietary restrictions.
Firehouse Subs returns the Pastrami Reuben sub for a limited time, available at all U.S. restaurants from January 14 to February 11.
MOD Pizza introduces its new, spicy seasonal pizza, the Lucia, featuring a limited-edition Calabrian chili red sauce base and topped with shredded mozzarella, soft ricotta, smoky pepperoni, and fresh basil.
MOD Pizza and franchisees raise $239,000 to fight childhood hunger, supporting charities and providing community meal-packing events.
Mikola opens the fourth Firehouse Subs restaurant in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, with a variety of hot specialty subs and catering options.