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Black Box: Cold February puts industry’s turnaround on ice

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 07, 2019

Traffic plummeted as a cold and snowy winter hit much of the country.

Workforce

New gauge of labor success for restaurants: Engagement

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2019

Fostering a connection with hourlies and managers can improve everything from kitchen safety to absenteeism and sales, new research shows.

Financing

Black Box: What polar vortex? Restaurant sales improve in January

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2019

Surprising strength suggests the industry’s recovery might finally be gaining some traction.

Financing

Black Box: 2018 ended on a strong note

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2019

Same-store sales rose 2% in December, the best month in more than three years.

Financing

Black Box: Thanksgiving and takeout helped chain restaurants in November

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2018

Same-store sales rose for the sixth straight month, but traffic is still a problem.

Financing

Black Box: Restaurants are still losing customers

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2018

Same-store sales rose again in October, but traffic continues to decline.

Financing

Black Box: 3Q same-store sales best in 3 years

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2018

But restaurants continue to lose customers as traffic declined yet again.

Financing

Black Box: August same-store sales best in 3 years

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2018

But comparisons were easy and traffic remains down despite an improving economy.

Financing

Black Box: Same-store sales weak in July

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2018

Despite easy comparisons, the restaurant industry continued to lose customers.

Financing

Black Box: Same-store sales improve in June

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2018

Takeout orders helped boost casual dining, but traffic was still a problem.

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