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As BJ’s wrestles with inflation, its guests remain unfazed

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 22, 2022

Customers haven’t reacted to higher prices yet, but more hikes are coming at the casual-dining chain.

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Domino’s 113-quarter international sales streak comes to an end

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2022

The pizza delivery chain’s same-store sales outside the U.S. fell for the first time since 1993. U.S. same-store sales declined and the company increased its expectations for food cost inflation.

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Domino’s still hopes it can fix delivery without using third parties

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2022

The pizza chain’s sales continue to lag, largely because it can’t find enough drivers. But it says “all options will remain on the table” until it can solve the problem.

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Kura Sushi’s profits improve and its stock price takes off

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2022

The chain of revolving sushi restaurants saw stock soar more than 30% on Friday after it said sales and profits were better than expected.

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As sales and profits flag, Cracker Barrel tries pricier food and more tech

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 07, 2022

The chain wants to attract different types of guests, particularly younger people who spend more.

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Despite a record quarter, Dave & Buster’s waits for its events business to pick up

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 07, 2022

The food-and-games chain reported same-store sales growth of 10.9% over 2019, but food and beverage sales are down and so are special events.

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Here is how Jack in the Box is fighting labor and commodity inflation

By Jonathan Maze on May 26, 2022

The burger chain, which also operates Del Taco, said it is getting traction with efforts to improve profits and recruit and retain more workers, such as self-cleaning shake machines.

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Multiconcept operator Ark Restaurants is looking to make an acquisition

By Heather Lalley on May 18, 2022

In a significant reversal of its pandemic struggles, the owner of 17 full-service restaurants and an equal number of quick-service ones said it had a great quarter and is looking at adding another concept to its fold.

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Staffing issues, remodels disrupt Pollo Tropical’s sales

By Heather Lalley on May 13, 2022

The chicken chain said it has raised prices more than 13% in recent months but has taken a phased approach so as not to upset value-minded diners.

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Krispy Kreme finds that Twix can lift sales

By Jonathan Maze on May 12, 2022

The doughnut chain said that its attention-getting doughnuts, such as one stuffed with a Twix bar, and more locations can generate sales without major price hikes.

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