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Why restaurant sales could stumble this spring

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 04, 2022

The Bottom Line: Consumers began getting checks from the government last March. That could make same-store sales tougher to come by in the second quarter.

Financing

Restaurant sales expected to increase this year, but volatility will continue

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2022

The National Restaurant Association is projecting the industry to generate a record $898 billion in sales this year, according to its State of the Restaurant Industry report. But labor and food cost challenges remain.

Leadership

2021 Pacesetter Award goes to Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 09, 2021

The fast-growing fast casual was honored for accelerating systemwide sales and franchise expansion.

Financing

Tracking chains’ same-store sales? Restaurant Business has you covered

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2021

From the Editor: RB+ subscribers will now get access to our new page tracking publicly-traded chains’ quarterly results, along with key analysis.

Financing

Steak chains are winning the restaurant recovery

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2021

The Bottom Line: Higher prices and demand for celebrations have taken steak chains to new heights. A look at the winners and losers from Q3.

Financing

Restaurants are doing a lot more with a lot less

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 15, 2021

Despite store closures and 1 million fewer workers, sales have more than recovered from the pandemic. Higher prices and more takeout have made the business more efficient, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

NY restaurant group intends to clear a way for onsite sports betting

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 29, 2021

The New York State Restaurant Association is working with a technology company to develop a model acceptable to all.

Financing

Audit finds restaurant tech being widely used to cheat on taxes

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 27, 2021

A California Department of Tax and Fee Administration study found 19% of the state's restaurants used zappers to under-report sales.

Financing

Subway takes a victory lap

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 21, 2021

The sandwich giant says its sales are the best it’s had in years following its brand refresh and new ad campaign but the numbers show some stores are still far behind.

Financing

Restaurant sales were flat in August, even as coronavirus surged

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 16, 2021

Industry sales growth slowed but did not decline last month, as consumers still flexed their spending muscle.

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