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IHOP unit growth stunted by permitting, construction delays

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2022

The pancake chain will push as many as 30 unit openings into next year but said its pipeline is still in good shape.

Financing

Chili’s content with less traffic if it means more profits

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 02, 2022

Traffic was down nearly 7% at the chain after it cut back on discounts, but executives say the new strategy is helping the bottom line.

Financing

Denny’s works to get more restaurants open 24 hours

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2022

Just more than half of the family-dining chain’s restaurants are open all night and executives are taking steps to get Denny’s back to being a 24-hour diner.

Financing

Amid troubled economy, Applebee’s says it’s better than ever

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 02, 2022

The chain has doubled down on value and is getting good results: Three-year same-store sales set a new record in the third quarter.

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Pizza Hut’s embrace of third-party delivery works in its favor

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2022

The pizza chain’s sales improved last quarter as a lot more of its restaurants worked with delivery aggregators.

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The Cheesecake Factory puts faith in higher prices

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 01, 2022

The casual-dining chain said consumers are accepting of price hikes even as sales slowed. It will need to take even more to fight off inflation.

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Chipotle is losing guests to McDonald’s. Will the burrito chain discount to bring them back?

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 28, 2022

It’s a conversation that came up during the Great Recession, said Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung.

Financing

Delivery continues to flower at Bloomin' Brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 28, 2022

Delivery sales increased during the company’s third quarter even as more people returned to its dining rooms. “The customer has a habit,” CEO Dave Deno said.

Financing

Why Texas Roadhouse could soon be the country’s biggest casual-dining chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 28, 2022

The brand now believes it can have 900 restaurants in the U.S. That footprint combined with robust sales put it on pace to pass its competitors.

Financing

Marketing efforts lifted McDonald’s sales last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 27, 2022

Camp McDonald’s helped propel digital sales at the burger giant, though the strong dollar caused some headaches. The company also warned of a potential recession in the U.S. and Europe.

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