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Here's what we're looking for this earnings season

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2024

The Bottom Line: Is Starbucks really hurting? How did the year start with all that bad weather? Here is what we will be listening for once restaurant chains start reporting earnings next week.

Financing

It looks like Bagger Dave's run is about to come to an end

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2024

The burger chain, founded in 2008, is “exploring strategic alternatives” and expects its remaining locations will be converted into another brand this year.

Financing

Jack in the Box has some big growth plans

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2024

The burger chain believes it has room for a lot more locations that generate a lot more revenue. Here’s how the company plans to do that.

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Subway's discounting strategy runs into the California wage hike

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 25, 2024

The Bottom Line: The company recently started requiring franchisees to accept digital coupons. That rule comes just four months before a large swath of its system starts paying a $20 wage. Some operators want the coupons turned off.

Financing

Starbucks' U.S. sales apparently took a big hit late last year

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 25, 2024

The coffee chain’s sales and traffic slowed from October through December, according to the research firm Earnest Insights, the latest evidence of a slowdown.

Financing

McDonald's has a major impact on the U.S. economy

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2024

The fast-food burger giant contributes $76 billion a year to the U.S. gross domestic product, according to an economic impact report released this week. That impact is spread throughout the country.

Financing

When new technology can be a mixed blessing

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2024

The Bottom Line: Restaurant chains have been unleashing a torrent of new technologies on their stores over the past few years. This effort can sometimes have unforeseen consequences.

Financing

How private equity is impacting food costs

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2024

A Deeper Dive: John Davie, CEO of Buyer’s Edge Platform, joins the Restaurant Business podcast to discuss technology, food costs and the outlook for inflation.

Workforce

Chipotle boosts benefits for its Gen Z workforce

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2024

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain announced a series of financial and mental wellness benefits as it ramps up hiring for what it calls "burrito season."

Operations

Let the awards season begin: Here are the James Beard Foundation semifinalists

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 24, 2024

This is the first round of the Beard award season. Finalists will be named in April and the winners celebrated in June.

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