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Financing

Cheesecake Factory leverages Fox deal for better delivery terms

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 30, 2019

The company also said a TV test proved better than expected.

Emerging Brands

Texas Roadhouse set to expand little-known fast-casual brand

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 29, 2019

The high-flying company plans to add two Jaggers units to the two that already open.

Financing

Popeyes’ sales surge, thanks to the chicken sandwich

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 28, 2019

Same-store sales rose 10.2% last quarter with help from the popular menu item, which returns on Sunday.

Operations

BJ’s Restaurants plans to try beer subscriptions

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2019

The venture was one of several sales-boosting initiatives outlined by the casual chain after posting a slip in comps and profits for Q3. Also on tap: Tableside ordering via cell phone.

Financing

Kiosks and higher prices drive McDonald’s sales

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 22, 2019

U.S. same-store sales rose 4.8% as customers made larger orders, but traffic remains challenged.

Financing

Retail shops keep shutting their doors

Sep. 24, 2019

Closures by retail chains like Fred’s and GameStop continue a brutal pattern in 2019, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Investor presses Outback’s parent for a sale or breakup

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 03, 2019

Jana Partners is resuming its call for a strategic redirection two years after a truce was struck.

Financing

A possible recession isn’t spooking restaurant CEOs just yet

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 28, 2019

Chief executives of Domino’s and Starbucks both say the consumer is strong, even as economic concerns worry investors.

Marketing

Red Robin’s Q2 traffic falls 6.4% as bargains are downplayed

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 23, 2019

Management is focusing on higher-priced menu options to help margins while aiming to please value-hunters with improved operations.

Financing

Restaurant sales improve, but signs of weakness abound

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2019

Investment in the industry is up, along with same-store sales, but bankruptcies and store closures are more common. RB’s The Bottom Line tries to make sense of it.

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