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How independent operators are embracing change and reaping the rewards

 By Liz Barrett Foster on Nov. 14, 2022

As the industry stabilizes, operators of RB Top 100 restaurants are taking advantage of renewed consumer interest and greater opportunities for their brands.

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The grocery-restaurant inflation gap is narrowing

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2022

The Bottom Line: Restaurant menu prices kept increasing last month, according to new federal data. But other prices started to ease.

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Restaurant spending patterns are not following conventional wisdom

Nov. 11, 2022

Technomic's Take: Consumers are not necessarily "trading down." They are eating out less, and spending more when they do go out.

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Restaurants are 'stuck' with falling traffic

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The Bottom Line: Wendy’s CEO Todd Penegor said that consumers are still eating more of their meals at home, and “it’s kind of stuck there.”

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Freshii sees benefit from office workers returning even two days per week

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 10, 2022

But Canadian office traffic was still down 60% in third quarter on average, and the tailwind will more likely be felt next year.

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Dutch Bros sales improve, but Sacramento holds them back

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The drive-thru beverage chain’s same-store sales rose 1.7% last quarter. But the company is working to improve results in one of its biggest markets.

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Labor costs ease for Burger King franchisee Carrols, but not food costs

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The operator is watching its commodity costs soar even as beef costs are flat. Wage rate inflation, meanwhile, has slowed this year but is expected to settle at a higher-than-normal rate.

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Taco John's makes a big push

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The Mexican fast-food chain has been making changes to everything from its branding to the location of its corporate staff. The moves are starting to pay dividends with faster growth.

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French Toast Sticks drove Wendy's sales last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2022

The product is already the chain's top-selling item in the morning, leading to a "meaningful acceleration" in breakfast sales.

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Applebee’s John Cywinski on the future of casual dining

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2022

A Deeper Dive: The president of Applebee’s joins the Restaurant Business podcast to discuss the chain’s ability to keep its takeout business even as customers return to dine-in.

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