Interesting study, not restricted to restaurant coupons by any means, shows that the `wealthy’ are most likely. If out more at the link: http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/11/15/who-is-most-likely-to-use-a-coupon/?icid=main%7Chtmlws-main-w%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk3%7C184330
Interested in buying any franchise? Want to Buy a Franchise? The Requirements Went Up - http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704361504575552803956439716.html
New French Fries for Wendy’s? With Sea Salt? Wendy’s Introduces New Natural-Cut Sea Salt Fries - http://www.restaurantnews.com/wendys-introduces-new-natural-cut-sea-salt-fries/ and while this article states that Wendy’s has not re-designed their fries before — I definitely remember Wendy’s having thicker fries years ago.
Third Quarter sales up 4.3% at Texas Roadhouse - http://www.restaurantnews.com/texas-roadhouse-inc-announces-third-quarter-2010-results/ and at Pizza Inn - sales off over 4% comparable - http://www.restaurantnews.com/pizza-inn-inc-reports-results-for-first-quarter-fiscal-year-2011/
More tomorrow.
Here’s some of the latest sales numbers for same stores domestically - Papa John’s down 0.6% ; Denny’s down 0.7% company stores and down 1.2% franchised; O’Charley’s down 2.2%; Buffalo Wild Wings UP 2.6% company stores and UP 0.2% franchised; McDonald’s (Oct.) up 6.5% USA; ——————– Yet,Restaurant stocks are on a roll as chains recover nicely - http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2010-10-27-restaurantstocks27_ST_N.htm
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Just when you thought some things were sacred - http://www.restaurantnews.com/the-golden-arches-go-green/ just four so far in the country - expect this as a trend.
Bring back the favorites is a time-tested marketing idea - White Castle’s Popular Original Slider-Scented Candles - http://www.restaurantnews.com/white-castles-popular-original-slider-scented-candles-returns-for-the-holiday-season/
Here’s another targeted seasonal marketing effort by Popeye’s - Popeyes Cajun Style Turkeys are Back! - http://www.restaurantnews.com/popeyes-cajun-style-turkeys-are-back/
Here’s a catchy way to sell a limited time offering - Whataburger Introduces New Whataburger 5-3-1 - http://www.restaurantnews.com/whataburger-introduces-new-whataburger-5-3-1/ - with five pickles, 3 onion rings and one great sauce. Available for about 5 weeks and starting and ending at 3PM. Cute.
Meanwhile, a natural competitor in the growing morning daypart should be Dunkin Donuts, - and perhaps this will be just the addition they need - Pancake Breakfast on the Go: Dunkin’ Donuts Adds to Its Menu With New Pancake Bites - http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pancake-breakfast-on-the-go-dunkin-donuts-adds-to-its-menu-with-new-pancake-bites-106606363.html
Some 3rd Quarter sales numbers tomorrow.
