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How your restaurant sales and profits compare to competitors' and what you can do to improve financial performance

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 03, 2022

The Bottom Line: Taco Bell’s strategy shift in the morning comes as consumers have returned to the daypart. But there are a lot more options, too.

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Restaurants catch up on their rent payments as price hikes take hold

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 03, 2022

But more than a third of operators were still behind on their lease obligations, according to new research.

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Levy takes minority stake in Boka Restaurant Group

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 30, 2022

Stadium foodservice giant Levy takes minority stake in Boka Restaurant Group.

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Low-income consumers were hit hard this summer, but gas prices are helping

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 30, 2022

The Bottom Line: Several restaurant chains have indicated challenges with lower-income consumers as inflation has increased. But lower gas prices are making things better.

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Chris Kempczinski solidifies his position at McDonald's

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 29, 2022

The Bottom Line: He was elevated to the CEO’s job when the last guy was fired. The chain’s strong performance has put him in a strong position despite some controversy.

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Sardar Biglari buys another oil company

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 28, 2022

The Bottom Line: Biglari Holdings, which owns Steak n Shake and other holdings, spent $80 million to acquire a majority of shares in Abraxas Petroleum Corp.

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