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News Bites – October 2024
October 2024 News Bites include Gen Z shifts, SpongeBob collabs, industry bankruptcies, pickleball dining, and a McDonald’s–Krispy Kreme drop.

Four Questions with Burney Jennings: Executive Chairman of Biscuitville
More than 60 years ago Burney Jennings’ father, Maurice, had a choice: He could have the family farm or his mother’s closely-guarded biscuit recipe. Maurice

Business Model Spotlight: Crumbl
Crumbl’s weekly treat drops, social buzz, and smart franchising fuel its rapid rise—offering lessons for any restaurant or brand.

Food Landscape of Teams & Cities in MLB Playoffs
After an exciting finish to the regular season, the MLB Playoffs officially start today for 12 teams. Fans nationwide are hoping to see their team

News Bites – September 2024
September 2024 News Bites include job growth, kids eat free at Noodles, Chipotle’s OSU deal, Taco Day shift, and 80/20 tip rule overturned.

Physical Menu or QR Code Menu – Which is better?
Weighing digital vs. physical menus? See the pros and cons from both customer and restaurant perspectives—and why offering both may be best.

EverPass acquires UPshow, bringing NFL Sunday Ticket to Restaurants
EverPass and UPshow bring NFL Sunday Ticket and Peacock Sports Pass to restaurants—boosting foot traffic, engagement, and revenue.

Four Questions with Ben Jacobs: Chef and native local pioneer
Ben Jacobs is a chef and a tribal member of the Osage Nation. He’s also a leader in bringing Native American food to the forefront

Four Questions with Audley Wilson: Burger lover and Shark Tank survivor
Earlier this year, Audley Wilson and his partners took their dream – a revolutionary vending machine that makes fresh, made-to-order burgers – and pitched it