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Shake Shack’s big growth goals, Papa Johns’ course correction, Twin Peaks’ IPO
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the biggest headlines coming out of the ICR Conference, which was held last week in Orlando. First they talk about Papa Johns, whose CEO, Todd Penegor, said the company would leverage local-store marketing, tech investments, and menu innovation to turn sales around. Next up is Shake Shack, which is aiming to nearly quadruple its store count through smaller boxes and drive thrus, according to CEO Rob Lynch. Then they talk about Portillo’s, which energized shareholders by committing to more…
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