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Inflation hits McDonald’s and its European operators

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 31, 2023

The burger giant expects thinner margins this year and it is spending up to $150 million to support franchisees in Europe hit by higher costs.

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Fogo de Chao in rare form ahead of planned IPO

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 21, 2022

With double-digit AUVs and strong traffic growth, the Brazilian steakhouse chain is building momentum as it prepares to return to Wall Street.

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Olive Garden gets boost from return of Never Ending Pasta Bowl

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 16, 2022

Sales and traffic improved significantly at the chain as guests came back for the popular promotion.

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Dave & Buster’s profits improve but sales slow

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 08, 2022

The eatertainment chain operator’s stock fell 7% after saying sales slowed down so far this quarter.

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Here’s what Jack in the Box is doing to improve store margins

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2022

The burger chain’s stock was hammered Tuesday as inflation and investments ate into its profits. The company is taking operational steps to improve margins, such as new cheese pumps.

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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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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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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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