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Red Robin gets pounded after airing sales surprise

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2018

The casual chain warned investors that Q2 results were weaker than expected.

Marketing

Newk’s Eatery steals a dinner booster from supermarkets

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2018

The fast-casual chain has added a section where customers can pick up components for a meal assembled at home.

Operations

A look inside Subway's $80M refresh

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2018

The company and some of its vendors are funding a refresh expected to be complete by next summer.

Financing

Pizza Hut and Taco Bell look to improve their sales growth

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2018

Two of Yum Brands’ three concepts report disappointing sales amid intense price competition.

Operations

Feds round up hacker group that preyed on restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2018

The criminal enterprise is believed to have swiped credit card information for 15 million consumers.

Financing

Cinnabon’s owner to buy Jamba Juice for $200M

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2018

Focus Brands is paying $13 per share for the 800-unit juice chain.

Financing

Habit Burger Grill sees modest growth after a disappointing start to the year

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 02, 2018

But the fast-casual burger chain is still battling traffic woes.

Financing

Sales data shows bad news for Papa John’s after John Schnatter controversy

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2018

Technomic's Transaction Insights show a sharp drop in sales for the chain the week the problem emerged.

Financing

Applebee’s turnaround gains traction in Q2

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2018

The casual giant generated a 5.7% comp gain, but closed 30 stores.

Financing

Tim Hortons hopes Breakfast Anytime can lift its sales

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2018

The company is also working to improve relations with operators in a bid to lift its sales in Canada.

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