sales and profits

Fewer items mean profit improvement for Outback Steakhouse's owner

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 24, 2020

Bloomin’ Brands sales continued to improve, and it saw little impact on sales as coronavirus spread rapidly in Florida and Texas.

Financing

Del Taco is in no hurry to reopen its dining rooms

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 24, 2020

The Mexican fast-food chain said "the worst may be behind us" as its sales turn positive in July.

Operations

Chipotle’s digital make lines are generating the AUVs of a standalone restaurant

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 23, 2020

The digital order prep areas are bringing in $1 million a year on their own per store, giving the fast-casual chain room for menu innovation and more.

Financing

Chipotle’s same-store sales fall nearly 10%

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 22, 2020

But the fast-casual chain’s digital business more than tripled, and the company's sales turned positive in June and July.

Financing

How Luby's turned a profit at its restaurants during the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2020

Sales and profits plunged last quarter and many restaurants remain closed, but cost cuts led to improved margins at open locations.

Financing

Domino’s next challenge: Keeping all of its new customers

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 16, 2020

The chain’s U.S. same-store sales rose 16% last quarter, and it hopes a new chicken wing recipe and car-side delivery will help keep that business in the future.

Financing