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Potbelly and RaceTrac: A Different Kind of Deal
In an industry where partnerships and franchising dominate, RaceTrac’s recent acquisition of Potbelly Sandwich Works is a strategic outlier. Rather than licensing or co-locating a brand within its c-store network, RaceTrac has opted for a full equity purchase—a...
Labor Day 2025: Where Foodservice Stands
The Economic Backdrop As we pause this Labor Day, the broader economic picture is hard to ignore. Rising home prices, higher mortgage rates, and day-to-day inflation have shifted how consumers approach spending. Behavioral economists like Kahneman, Tversky, and Thaler...
What Cracker Barrel Teaches Us About Balancing Nostalgia and Relevance
Reinvention is never easy. Legacy brands that built their reputations over decades often find themselves caught between the pull of loyal customers and the push to attract a new generation. The challenge is not just knowing what to change but also how quickly to move....
Cost vs. Control: What Foodservice Leaders Can Learn from Washington’s Bet on Intel
When Washington announced billions in CHIPS Act funding to support Intel’s domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity, many observers were surprised. Why Intel and not NVIDIA? After all, NVIDIA has become the market leader in artificial intelligence chips,...
Food-Away-From-Home in 2025–26: Are You Asking the Right Questions?
The second half of 2025 and early 2026 will test the resilience and adaptability of food-away-from-home and grab-and-go operators. Economic signals are mixed: inflationary pressures are easing in some categories, while stubborn cost increases persist elsewhere. Labor...
Facing the Heat: Five Restaurant Challenges, Shifts, and Success Tips from the Field
The restaurant industry has always demanded grit, adaptability, and relentless attention to detail. But the post-pandemic landscape has raised the bar even higher. At Foodservice IP, we work closely with food manufacturers and restaurant operators to track the...
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