earnings

Margins soar at Burger King franchisee Carrols, and so does its stock

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2023

The 1,000-unit operator said sales and traffic were better than expected and margins increased by 530 basis points. And its stock took off.

Operations

What to learn from two brands dubbed 'the next Chipotle'

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 08, 2023

Cava, the newly public fast-casual chain called "the next Chipotle" by investors, and Noodles & Co., which held that title a decade ago, just reported two very different quarters that are a study in contrasts—and offer a warning for Cava.

Financing

Dutch Bros' strong margins give the company flexibility as wages are set to soar

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2023

The drive-thru beverage chain’s shop profit margins soared last quarter, to 31%, thanks to a combination of price hikes and efficiency. It will help with California wages set to increase next year.

Financing

Cava drives double-digit comps with the help of a 7.6% increase in traffic

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 07, 2023

The honeymoon continues for the newly public fast-casual Mediterranean chain, but officials say there are challenges ahead.

Operations

Restaurant chains paint rosier picture of labor and staffing

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 06, 2023

Midway through 3Q earnings, it appears wage inflation is still a challenge, but restaurants are fully staffed, turnover is low and efforts to optimize efficiency are paying off.

Technology