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How your restaurant sales and profits compare to competitors' and what you can do to improve financial performance

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Black Box: Restaurants post best quarter in 2 years

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2018

Industry same-store sales grow slightly in December as discounts take hold and traffic improves.

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America doesn't run on Dunkin' in the afternoons

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2018

The chain was strong in the morning, but traffic slows later on, and the company doesn't know why.

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Wendy's didn't help Arby's buy Buffalo Wild Wings

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2018

The company opted against further investment, but its ownership of Arby's has still paid off, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Olive Garden parent reels off positive comps, a host of surprises

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2018

Six of Darden Restaurants' seven multiunit brands posted positive comps for Q3. The how's and why's provided some surprises.

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Why pizza chains have little to fear from third-party delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2018

Value matters, and that gives pizza a strong edge as restaurant delivery grows, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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A new web resource for operators

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 01, 2010

Virtually every distributor today tries to train its sales reps to serve as consultants to their customers, not just order takers.

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Salad trends and buying tips

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 11, 2006

Knowing what sells can help you figure out what to buy. Here are the top salad trends showing up on the menu.

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Sourcing strategies

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 07, 2007

Good food on a grand scale” was Rob Katz’s mission as CEO of Vail Resorts, which operates five ski resorts housing 40 dining venues.

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Product cutting: Flank steak

By Restaurant Business Staff and Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 29, 2010

Flank steak is one of the most difficult thin meats to evaluate since it’s all muscle.

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Summer picks: A bounty of fresh produce

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 01, 2011

August is a dream month for sourcing local fruits and vegetables all over the U.S.

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