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Dutch Bros stock soars after another strong quarter

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2025

The drive-thru coffee chain’s same-store sales rose 6.1% and the company raised expectations for the year, sending its stock up as much as 20%.

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Burger King's company stores are outpacing franchisees, but the company is accelerating refranchising anyway

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2025

The fast-food chain's corporate locations have generated better sales results than the system as a whole. But the company remains committed to finding the right franchise partners.

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A tough Hispanic market hits Jack in the Box sales

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2025

The fast-food chain’s same-store sales fell at their highest rate in 15 years as challenges with low-income and Hispanic consumers persist, but the company says it is seeing signs of improvement.

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Texas Roadhouse to ramp up development of its smaller concepts

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 07, 2025

The casual-dining chain will accelerate openings of Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers next year after determining they’re ready to level up. It's also eyeing more Roadhouses in California.

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McDonald's vows to fix its core menu prices

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2025

The fast-food giant, which says it will “leave no stone unturned” in its bid to boost traffic, is working with its franchisees to find strategies to improve its value perception.

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Applebee's new value approach sparks a turnaround

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 06, 2025

Same-store sales at the casual-dining chain rose nearly 5%, marking its first positive result in over two years, as customers responded to a refreshed 2 for $25 promotion.

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Outback's turnaround inches forward, thanks to value meals

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 06, 2025

But the casual-dining chain still has work to do on service and steak quality, and parent company Bloomin’ Brands also dimmed its annual earnings forecast.

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Denny's clings to value amid 'choppy' environment

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 05, 2025

The family-dining chain is continuing to push low-priced offers for price-sensitive consumers. It also has high hopes for a new loyalty program.

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First Watch gets a traffic boost from third-party delivery

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 05, 2025

The breakfast-and-lunch restaurant chain reported its best same-store sales growth in over a year, thanks in large part to a change in its delivery strategy.

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KFC and Pizza Hut continue to struggle in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 05, 2025

Both fast-food restaurant chains’ same-store sales fell 5%, while Habit Burger and Grill’s sales also declined. Taco Bell’s same-store sales rose 4%.

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