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Digital, marketing and price hikes lift McDonald's sales

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2023

The burger giant’s U.S. same-store sales rose 8.1% last quarter and its earnings increased more than expected. The company cited better execution inside its restaurants.

Operations

How BJ's could benefit from Calif.'s fast-food wage law

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 27, 2023

Higher QSR prices could boost the value of sit-down meals, CEO Greg Levin said. But BJ's will still feel some labor inflation.

Operations

How California's fast-food bill will impact Chipotle's menu prices

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 26, 2023

Company officials say the required wage hike next year will increase labor costs up to 3%. And that cost will be passed on to consumers.

Operations

Texas Roadhouse wants to grow its to-go business

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 26, 2023

Takeout sales increased for the second straight quarter, and the chain said those orders are good for its margins. But it’s still not doing delivery.

Food

Domino's shifts its focus to menu innovation

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 13, 2023

The pizza chain is seeing some strong results with its Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread, its second new product introduction this year. Expect more from the chain.

Financing

Domino's sees better times ahead

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2023

The pizza chain, which saw another decline in same-store sales, expects sales to improve later this year and into 2024. But profitability is already better.

Financing

The owner of Papa Murphy's says consumers are getting more demanding

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2023

The CEO of MTY Food Group said customers expect more from their restaurants. But they’re not demanding more discounts yet.

Operations

Olive Garden owner says customers are 'resilient' but 'more selective'

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 21, 2023

Some are opting for less-expensive wines and entrees, executives said during a wide-ranging earnings call that also touched on student loans, California’s wage bill and Ozempic.

Financing

Pizza Inn is planning to start operating out of Pie Five locations

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 21, 2023

The pizza buffet chain plans to operate as a virtual brand out of its fast-casual sister chain starting next year.

Operations

Portillo's restaurant of the future: smaller box, lower costs but same 'ridiculously high' AUVs

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 20, 2023

At an Investor Day, company officials plot the 77-unit chain's path to 920 units across the U.S.

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