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

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Who will win in a downturn? Chains with strong loyalty programs

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2023

The Bottom Line: If a recession hits, price-weary consumers could look for more deals. But mass discount programs may be too difficult in an inflationary environment.

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Are plant-based meats a fad, trend or niche?

 Jan. 24, 2023

Technomic's Take: The growth potential for alternative meats has always been more limited than many people thought. But they are not going away from restaurant menus, either.

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Battle over ServSafe fees spills into federal court

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 23, 2023

The National Restaurant Association has been sued for using the proceeds to fund its lobbying. The plaintiffs want the practice stopped and reimbursement of the $15 that any employee paid for the course.

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The International Franchise Association goes on offense

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2023

The trade group, which has spent much of its time in recent years pushing back against regulations, is touring cities in the hope of building a better reputation for franchising.

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Red Lobster closes multiple locations as owner plots turnaround

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 23, 2023

The chain said the eight stores were “no longer viable” and were closed as part of a regular review.

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Food costs are down, but so are sales

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2023

The Bottom Line: Producer prices for food declined more than 1% last month, though eggs and beef were up. And restaurant sales declined.

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Ransomware shuts 300 Yum Brands restaurants in the U.K.

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 19, 2023

The restaurants were forced to close for a day but have since reopened. The attack hit the company’s IT systems.

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The story behind Killer Burger

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 18, 2023

A Deeper Dive: John Dikos, CEO of the chain, and VP of Finance and Strategy Adam Sanders join the podcast to talk about the 20-unit chain and its growth potential.

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Tacombi: The beachfront Mexican taco stand now making its way across the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 18, 2023

The company, backed by restaurateur Danny Meyer, has some big plans to open more fast-casual taco shops and sell its retail tortilla brand throughout the country.

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In the fast-growing burger market, In-N-Out takes it slow

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 18, 2023

The Bottom Line: The chain is eyeing its first Tennessee restaurants in 2026. But it has also ceded growth to other competitors.

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