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Panera 2.0 Rolls Along with Higher Sales, Shorter Wait Times
Research Question: Is the rollout of Panera 2.0 increasing store traffic and throughput and easing congestion without causing cost overruns? Companies: BLMN, BWLD, CMG, COSI, DNKN, DPZ, KKD, MCD, NDLS, PBPB, PNRA, PZZA, SBUX, TSE:QSR, WEN, YUM, ZOES By: Reverdy Johnson Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Twelve of 14 sources representing more […]
Panera’s New Focus on Digital Ordering is Getting High Marks
Research Question: Will Panera 2.0 give the Company a Needed Boost in Same-Store Sales? Companies: BLMN, BKW, BWLD, CMG, COSI, DNKN, DPZ, KKD, MCD, NDLS, PBPB, PNRA, PZZA, SBUX, WEN, YUM, ZOES By: Seth Agulnick Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Panera Bread Co.’s [PNRA] new mobile and in-store digital ordering system, Panera 2.0, […]
Competitors Closer to Unseating OpenTable
Research Questions: Can restaurants survive without OpenTable? Is the software service easily replaced? Companies: OPEN, SNI, YELP By: Susan Jennings Kantari Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Although OpenTable Inc. (OPEN) is a powerhouse in terms of market share and services, it is not indispensable to restaurants, which are seeing a growing number […]
Remodel Provides Initial and Sustainable Growth for Wendy’s
Research Question: Will restaurant remodels deliver a sales surge for Wendy’s and grow its market share? By: Susan Jennings Kantari Companies: BKW, MCD, WEN Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings The Wendy’s Co.’s (WEN) sales are expected to increase during the 12 months following a remodel and to sustain single to low double-digit […]
GMCR’s K-Cup to Lose Share Based on Generics’ Price; Competitor Quality a Question
Research Question: With several K-Cup patents expiring, will Green Mountain Coffee experience a significant decrease in sales as competition heats up? By: Reverdy Johnson Companies: BBBY, DNKN, GMCR, KFT, KR, NESN:VX, SBUX, SJM, SVU, SWY, THS Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Eighteen of 24 sources believe Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.’s (GMCR) […]
Dunkin’s Expansion West Will Succeed, Existing Franchises’ SSS May Slow
Research Question: Will Dunkin’ Donuts be able to replicate its success as it expands westward and maintain sales growth in existing markets? By: Susan Jennings Kantari Companies: DNKN, KKD, MCD, PEET, SBUX Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc.’s (DNKN) Dunkin’ Donuts will succeed in expanding into the West over […]
Price Hikes, Patent Expiration Major Concerns for Green Mountain (GMCR)
Research Question: How are sales for Green Mountain’s products, and is its current market share sustainable? By: Reverdy Johnson Companies: DNKN, GMCR, HAIN, JAH, KFT, LCUT, NC, NESN:VX, SBUX, THS Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Aside from store personnel, sources were more guarded in their tone and outlook on Green Mountain Coffee […]
New Burgers, Refocus on Core Products Helping Wendy’s Sales (WEN)
Research Question: Will new products allow Wendy’s to increase sales and capture new customers? By: Reverdy Johnson Companies: BKC, CMG, DIN, DRI, EAT, JACK, MCD, PNRA, WEN, YUM Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings The Wendy’s Co.’s (WEN) new Hot ‘N Juicy burger line and the “W” burger are driving sales, according […]
Calorie Counts, MyPanera Card More Helpful Than Ad Campaign (PNRA)
Research Question: How will Panera’s increased advertising, revised menu and calorie-count boards affect its market share? By: Susan Jennings Kantari Companies: CMG, MCD, PNRA, YUM Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Five of six Panera restaurant sources and five of seven Panera customers had not observed the advertising campaign or a related effect […]
Loved or Not, OpenTable a Necessity for Restaurants (OPEN)
Research Question: What do restaurants think about OpenTable Inc. (OPEN), and would any restaurant switch if faced with a fee increase from OpenTable or a cheaper alternative? Companies: OPEN By: Reverdy Johnson Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Nine of 10 restaurant sources using OpenTable view it as a valuable service responsible for […]
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