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Casual dining on life support? Not this week

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2018

Early Q1 earnings reports show some big-name players reaping the benefits of programs that began long ago.

Operations

Time to set up the outdoors

 By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 14, 2017

Rooftops and patios can be a big draw—if the upfront costs add up.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Forced retirements

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2017

Venerable business principles and concepts were shipped off to the old folks' home this week, worsening observers' neck arthritis.

Domino’s posts another double-digit comp gain

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2017

Management said the momentum is sustainable.

Financing

Texas DQ franchisee files for bankruptcy

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2017

The operation plans to close about 25 stores.

Pie Five closes nearly 15% of system

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2017

The Rave Restaurant holding was outperformed by its older sister concept, Pizza Inn.

Financing

Traffic plummets at Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2017

The chains' declines deepened their parent's losses to $8.5 million for the third quarter.

Financing

A fast reality check

By Peter Romeo, Darren Tristano, Kelly Killian and Mary Chapman on May 19, 2017

Those of us who have been watching the industry for a long time are still excited about fast casual and its future.

Financing

Burger King franchisee sees sales soar

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2017

Carrols Corp. noted little difference in the performance of its oldest and newest stores.

Financing

Fast casual has angst to overcome

By Scott Hume on May 25, 2017

Kurt Vonnegut Jr. wrote that “maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists,” and so it has been with the coming-of-age fast-casual restaurant segment.

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