In July, Potbelly expanded its $7.99 Everyday Value Combo across most of its system after seeing a strong consumer response without an impact on margins, Potbelly CEO Robert Wright said Thursday during an earnings call. That deal includes a turkey, ham or chicken Skinny Sandwich as well as chips and a drink, he said.

Potbelly boosts value scores with $7.99 Skinny Combo

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Chili's success is attributed to increased menu pricing, higher traffic, and new value advertising.

As fast-food and casual dining sales falter, Chili's is on a tear

Jacksonville, FL

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In a shocking fall from the number one slot in America’s hearts, Chick-fil-A is no longer the fan favorite when it comes to fast food restaurants, according to a USA Today survey. A taco joint has taken over the top spot... Del Taco, which is a franchise we do not have here in the Jacksonville area. Chick-fil-A didn’t even come in second... they lost second place to KFC. Chick-fil-A dropped to third place. Arby’s came in last place. Here is the ranking of the Top 10:

Chick-fil-A is no longer America’s favorite fast food restaurant

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Outback has shuttered many restaurants in 2024 due to declining sales. Hawaii and New Hampshire have no locations left. Is your local Outback next on the list?

Outback Steakhouse Is Closing Stores in These 8 States in 2024

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KFC has joined the fast food value menu wars by introducing brand-new $5 deals to its Taste of KFC menu. Announced on Monday, the expansion aims to attract customers looking for affordable options amid rising food prices. Starting August 12, KFC will offer three $5 deals:

KFC adds more options to inflation-busting $5 value meals including chicken nuggets

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Flynn Group LP is adding more Wendy’s restaurants into its growing portfolio. The San Francisco-based franchise operator said Thursday it has acquired 83 Wendy’s units in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The deal will bring to 277 the number of Wendy’s restaurants operated by the group across six states and Washington, D.C.

Flynn Group acquires 83 more Wendy's units

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Popeyes added two desserts to its menu -- the Chocolate Chip Biscuit and the Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cup. Find out whether these are tasty enough for a try.

Popeyes Chocolate Chip Biscuit And Apple Caramel Cheesecake Cup Review: Delicious Desserts That Transcend Typical Fast Food Fare

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24/7 Wall St. Insights Despite inflation, sales are up at restaurants and satisfaction in full-service restaurants increased Two steakhouses capture the top spot in customer satisfaction Find out if any of the restaurant chains mentioned here are among 2 Dividend Legends To Hold Forever One of America’s long-time seafood restaurants is apparently ready to make […]
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Americans Love This Steakhouse More Than Any Other Restaurant

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White Castle has jumped on the value meal bandwagon, joining the growing list of fast-food chains offering deals to lure back customers whose budgets have been squeezed by inflation.

White Castle slashes price of burgers as fast-food deal war ramps up

While Burger King is best known for their Whopper burgers, customers are also loving their breakfast menu which has everything from pancakes to burgers. But they’re only available for a few hours every day. If you’re a fan of the Burger King breakfast menu, then you’ll know that there’s...

What time does Burger King stop serving breakfast?

Who said consumers are cutting back? Brinker International posted a 14.8% gain in same-store sales on a 5.9% jump in traffic for the fourth quarter, attributing the exceptional gains for a casual-dining chain to acting more like a quick-service brand. The results were not enough to please Wall Street. The...

Acting like a fast-food chain gives Chili's a 14.8% sales bump

Fast food is supposed to be a quick and inexpensive way to grab food on the go, but not all value meals provide as much value as you might think. Find out which surprising chain offers the best deal, and discover the seven worst value meals at popular chains.

This Iconic Fast-food Spot Has the Best Value Meal — and It's Not McDonald's or Burger King

Some fast food chains are struggling to boost sales, but Taco Bell is going from strength to strength.

Taco Bell is giving customers exactly what they want right now: cheap fast food

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

McDonald's is extending its popular $5 meal deal as the value meal battle between fast food chains wages on. In a company memo obtained by ABC News, McDonald's executives said most U.S. locations will extend the deal through August. The deal that first launched June 25 was only supposed to...

McDonald's extends $5 meal, Wendy's adds $1 breakfast sandwich

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McDonald's Is Sharing New Details About One of Its Biggest Burgers Ever

Fast-food giants like McDonald's, Starbucks, and KFC reported drops in comparable US sales. In particular, lower-income consumers are cutting back.

It's been another bad quarter for the fast-food industry. Burgers and pizza are too expensive, and Americans just don't want to splash out.

24/7 Wall St. Insights Surprisingly, McDonald’s is not the restaurant that outsells Chick-fil-A.  There is only one restaurant on this list where you can see food made right in front of you.  Some of the restaurants on this list are still privately owned.  Also: 2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever When you think about America’s […]
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This Beloved Fast Food Restaurant Outsells In-N-Out and Chick-Fil-A

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All fast food chains were not created equal. So when you want succulent chicken quickly, inexpensively, and flavorfully, you need to be sure which eatery to head to. Your taste buds may crave other choices like a hearty, healthy salad or a whopping order of crispy crinkle-cut fries. Where should you go?

Raising Cane’s vs Chick-fil-A — Which Is Better

Fast food prices have soared in recent years, and while Taco Bell isn't immune to these, it's known for being one of the cheaper options.

How Taco Bell stays cheap

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Potbelly finds sweet spot with $7.99 combo meal

In this challenging macroeconomic environment, Potbelly said it has found the sweet spot. The Chicago-based sandwich chain in the second quarter tested a $7.99 Skinny Combo...

Potbelly finds sweet spot with $7.99 combo meal

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