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Papa John’s sales slow amid a 'challenging' year

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2022

The pizza chain’s same-store sales fell less than 1% in North America as traveling consumers order less pizza. The company also lamented record costs that hit its profits.

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G.J. Hart’s vision for Red Robin: Better burgers and more managers

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2022

The new CEO wants to get the brand back on track by improving its menu and correcting past missteps.

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Office workers are coming back to urban Shake Shacks but staffing challenges are hurting units in the suburbs

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 03, 2022

Despite wage increases and tipping that has increased starting pay to about $20 per hour, the chain is struggling to staff up.

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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.

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Burger King's operational improvements start paying off

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2022

The company’s U.S. same-store sales improved last quarter, driven by its new line of chicken sandwiches and a focus on the Whopper.

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Guest satisfaction high at Portillo’s despite menu price hikes

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 03, 2022

President and CEO Michael Osanloo said its pricing strategy of lagging behind competitors is working.

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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.

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