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McDonald’s sales rise, thanks to digital and loyalty

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 28, 2022

Same-store sales rose 3.5% in the U.S. in the first quarter and surged overseas. Yet the Russian invasion of Ukraine cost the company $127 million.

Financing

Inflation and staffing shortages take a bite out of Domino’s

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 28, 2022

The pizza chain’s same-store sales declined 3.6% in the U.S. in the first quarter while earnings declined amid a number of challenges that executives warned could persist into the future.

Operations

First-quarter curveballs can’t stop The Cheesecake Factory

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 28, 2022

Despite omicron and the war in Ukraine, executives said it's been the most stable period since the start of the pandemic.

Financing

Chicken prices are causing big headaches for Noodles & Company

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 28, 2022

The pasta chain, where half of all customers order a dish with chicken, is adding a temporary $1 surcharge to those items because of soaring protein costs.

Financing

Chipotle raised prices another 4% but still can’t outrun inflation

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 27, 2022

The burrito giant’s revenue and same-store sales grew during the first quarter but its margins took another hit because of soaring commodity and labor costs.

Financing

BJ’s posts record Q1 despite omicron impact

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 21, 2022

As its restaurants staffed up again, sales followed, helping the chain generate its highest revenues ever for the period.

Financing

Kiosks and AI are on the horizon for BurgerFi, Anthony’s

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 15, 2022

The two chains said they are starting to see some efficiencies after joining forces last year, but development was slowed by COVID.

Operations

Dave & Buster’s hopes for smooth sailing after latest COVID surge has passed

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 29, 2022

The food-and-games operator said it’s seeing significant pent-up demand for gathering in its restaurants and is working to boost its late-night business.

Operations