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Financing

Black Box: Thanksgiving and takeout helped chain restaurants in November

Same-store sales rose for the sixth straight month, but traffic is still a problem.

Financing

Mall traffic is still a problem

Despite some big crowds, more people are staying home to shop this season, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Is the U.S. still the global restaurant leader?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 20, 2018

New research shows America is still on top, but with plenty of challenges.

Operations

Convenience stores’ issues could throw a big hurt restaurants’ way

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 20, 2018

Forced limitations on what retailers can sell are likely to put more ready-to-eat foods on the menu.

Financing

Black Box: Restaurants are still losing customers

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2018

Same-store sales rose again in October, but traffic continues to decline.

Financing

Technomic: Sales, traffic fall in September

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 31, 2018

Sales weakened as fall started, continuing a difficult pattern for chain restaurants, according to the latest Technomic Chain Restaurant Index.

Financing

Sneak peek at Applebee’s Q3 sales: 7.7% jump in comps

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2018

The preliminary results suggest the brand’s comeback strategy is working.

Financing

Technomic: Sales rose 2.6% in August

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 28, 2018

But the sales came from higher prices as the industry continues to face traffic challenges.

Marketing

The 10 best cities to sell coffee

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2018

Spoiler alert: Seattle isn’t No. 1.

Financing

Will this be a merry holiday for restaurants?

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 21, 2018

Heavy hiring by retailers is a good sign, but it could also stress an already tight labor pool, says RB’s The Bottom Line.