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Cheesecake Factory starts taking reservations

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 20, 2020

Tables will be set aside on a limited basis for prebookings, a move intended to draw more convenience-driven patrons.

Financing

Outback’s parent airs alternatives to a sale

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2020

Suitors have come forth for Bloomin’ Brands’ Brazilian operations, but not for the company as a whole, officials say.

Financing

Denny’s updates its plan for keeping sales on the upswing

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2020

In some respects, the strategy is far from textbook.

Financing

Popeyes same-store sales rose 38% last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2020

The company’s chicken sandwich was one of the best new-product introductions in fast-food history.

Financing

Luby’s slips deeper into the red

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 03, 2020

The diversified restaurant company posted a net loss for its Q1 despite rises in traffic and sales.

Financing

McDonald’s system sales hit $100B last year

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 29, 2020

Delivery, kiosks and core menu items helped the chain generate its best comparable-store sales in more than a decade, but traffic remains elusive.

Financing

A look at some recent restaurant chain bankruptcies

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2020

On Monday, Bar Louie and the owner of Village Inn and Bakers Square became the latest restaurant chains to file for federal debt protection. Here's a roundup of recent filings.

Financing

Bar Louie files for bankruptcy after closing 38 units

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 27, 2020

The pub chain says it has a stalking horse bidder and three other parties interested in an acquisition.

Financing

Ark Restaurants posts Q4 loss, citing higher labor costs

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 17, 2019

Results were also negatively affected by New York City’s massive Hudson Yards complex, the multiconcept operator said.

Financing

Restaurants are in a slow-growth era

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2019

Sales recovery this year has been tepid, and delivery hasn't provided the boost many companies had hoped for, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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