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Del Taco’s sales improve, but not everywhere

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2021

Franchisee-owned stores saw strong sales last quarter, but company stores were left behind. The differences were largely regional.

Financing

2020’s Kings of Pain: Restaurant sectors hurt most by the pandemic

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 21, 2020

A deep look at the restaurant sectors that have suffered the most as the coronavirus and dining-room shutdowns ravaged the industry.

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Luckin Coffee agrees to $180M SEC fine to settle fraud allegations

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 17, 2020

The Chinese coffee chain, which traded in the U.S., fabricated more than $300 million in sales, inflating its growth by as much as 45%.

Financing

A vaccine is on its way, but a return to normal may be far off

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2020

Vaccinations could be available next month after Pfizer and BioNTech request emergency authorization, but it could be a while before customers come back.

Financing

Financial roundup: Latest results from Famous Dave’s, Fat Brands, Nathan’s

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2020

Third-quarter results were mixed for smaller-cap public restaurant companies.

Financing

Earnings roundup: Red Robin, Cracker Barrel, J. Alexander’s, Chuy’s, Marriott

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2020

Here’s a snapshot of how those operations fared during Q3, along with a look at how they intend to improve their performance.

Technology

Uber execs remain bullish on delivery

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 06, 2020

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi left open the possibility of Uber Eats one day eclipsing the rides business after another big quarter for the service.

Financing

Papa John’s considers selling company restaurants to spur growth

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 05, 2020

The pizza chain, suddenly flush with cash, is planning investments in new locations and technology in a bid to keep its momentum.

Financing

What the pandemic has taught El Pollo Loco

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 30, 2020

The chain is applying the year’s lessons to new restaurants, which will have bigger drive-thrus and smaller dining rooms.

Financing

Dunkin’ Brands talks with Inspire and closes restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2020

The company’s flagship coffee chain has closed nearly 700 locations this year, more than half of them inside Speedways, as it shifts strategy during the pandemic.

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