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Cracker Barrel sees some progress in rebound from logo saga

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 04, 2026

Traffic is still down significantly at the family-dining chain, but it is beginning to improve, and customers are giving the chain higher marks on food and service.

Financing

The problem with the pizza market

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2026

The Bottom Line: This week’s edition of the weekly restaurant finance newsletter examines the weakness of the fast-food pizza market, as both Papa Johns and Pizza Hut have challenges.

Financing

Pizookies continue to fuel a hot streak for BJ's

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 26, 2026

The casual-dining chain reported its sixth straight quarter of same-store sales and traffic growth thanks to its signature dessert and better operations.

Financing

Red Robin says its latest turnaround plan is working

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 26, 2026

Efforts to improve traffic and operations appear to be taking hold at the casual-dining chain. Its stock soared Thursday on higher earnings.

Financing

Outback reports first positive traffic in 4 years, thanks to value meals

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 25, 2026

The steakhouse chain’s Aussie 3-Course menu is bringing in more customers, a sign that the company's turnaround efforts are working.

Financing

After solid year, First Watch approaches 2026 with caution

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 24, 2026

Sensing an uncertain consumer, the family-dining chain is holding off on price increases and investing in digital marketing and a new menu to help drive traffic.

Financing

Texas Roadhouse hustles to a hot start in 2026

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 19, 2026

Same-store sales are up more than 8% at the casual-dining steakhouse chain through the first seven weeks of the new year, but beef inflation continues to put pressure on profits.

Financing

Red Lobster could close more restaurants, CEO says

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 11, 2026

The casual-dining seafood chain is reviewing its footprint and could shed dozens of locations as it works to rebound from its 2024 bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Emerging Brands

Ford's Garage is ready to step on the gas

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 04, 2026

The casual-dining chain will accelerate new openings in the coming years after finding strong demand for its retro, car-themed restaurants.

Financing

Cracker Barrel responds to scrutiny of employee travel rules

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 04, 2026

The family-dining chain clarified its meal policy after the Wall Street Journal reported that staff were instructed to eat at Cracker Barrel while on the road.

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