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Restaurant earnings roundup: Chuy’s, Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical, Ruth’s Chris

 By Peter Romeo and Heather Lalley on Mar. 05, 2021

A quick look at how small-cap restaurant companies are faring.

Financing

Why Sardar Biglari needs a Steak 'n Shake turnaround

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2021

After rescuing the company at the last minute, he now embarks on an uncertain service style change. RB’s The Bottom Line explains why the investor has a lot riding on this move.

Financing

Papa John’s faces a new challenge: High expectations

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2021

The pizza chain and rival Domino’s saw their stock prices plunge Thursday as investors worried that the end of the pandemic will hurt their sales.

Financing

Jack in the Box just had its best quarter in 27 years

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 19, 2021

Customers flush with stimulus cash ordered more premium items, pushing same-store sales up 12.5%.

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Texas Roadhouse plans to franchise its fast-casual concept Jaggers

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 19, 2021

As sales come close to pre-pandemic levels, the company is looking to licensing and e-commerce for sustained growth.

Financing

A slimmer Denny's looks past damage control to growth opportunities

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2021

The latest flurry of comeback measures includes the launch of virtual concepts, a tweaked menu and growth through conversions.

Operations

BJ's Restaurants ramps up its 'beer club' and development of a virtual concept

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2021

The beer subscription will be expanded to all of California, while management gauges the feasibility of a secondary brand called Slow Roast.

Financing

McDonald’s ends a tough year on a strong note

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2021

The burger chain’s U.S. same-store sales rose 5.5% and finished positive for the year despite the pandemic.

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Starbucks on track for recovery, thanks to its loyal customers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2021

More mobile ordering and strong drive-thru performance are also helping the coffee giant’s sales recover from the pandemic.

Financing

Why the post-pandemic era could be ‘the Roaring ’20s’ for restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 21, 2021

After a tough pandemic, the industry could face a strong decade as consumers return and companies build new locations.

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