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How Pizza Hut got its mojo back

 By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2023

The pizza chain’s sales improved last quarter despite a weak market for delivery, thanks to Melts, third-party aggregators, and a major franchisee deal two years ago.

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Why sports fans are craving Wingstop

 By Lisa Jennings on May 03, 2023

Investments in national advertising during NBA and NFL games drove traffic during the first quarter. Also the new chicken sandwich line is attracting new users and boosting frequency.

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Denny's airs a detailed plan for boosting unit efficiencies

By Peter Romeo on May 03, 2023

The tactics range from standardizing units' network platform to cooking bacon in big batches.

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Burger King's sales rebounded last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on May 02, 2023

The struggling burger chain’s same-store sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. as its marketing efforts take hold.

Operations

BJ's is testing QSR-style ordering in some restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 28, 2023

It’s one of a number of efforts to boost speed at the casual-dining chain, including a smaller menu.

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Bloomin' finds no easy answers for traffic declines

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 28, 2023

After another quarter of negative transactions, executives said traffic growth is the company's top priority.

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Higher prices and more innovation helped Domino's sales improve

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 27, 2023

The pizza chain’s same-store sales rose 3.6% in the U.S. and its profits improved, sending the company’s stock higher. But the stock quickly turned south later in the morning.

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McDonald's reorganization is costing the company $180M

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 25, 2023

The Chicago-based burger giant is spending the funds on severance payments to laid-off workers and leases for closed field offices. Its sales also surged in the first quarter.

Operations

Chipotle's lower-income guests are coming back and menu price hikes are off the table, for now

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 25, 2023

Efforts to improve operations paid off in the first quarter and a Tik Tok-fueled promotion reached new digital sales heights. Also, Chipotle has solved your wrong pickup location problem.

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Potbelly has apparently started the year off more strongly than expected

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2023

The Chicago-based sandwich chain said its same-store sales and profitability will easily beat expectations this quarter.

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