sales and profits

On Wall Street, Chipotle’s recovery is nearly complete

The company’s stock hit $700 a share on Wednesday for the first time since 2015, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Why everybody isn’t posting numbers like Darden Restaurants’

The parent of Olive Garden and Capital Grille said its strong third quarter was the result of working a plan that’s long been in place. Here’s a refresher on some of the components.

Financing

Weather has hit Del Taco’s sales this year

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 19, 2019

But the company believes upcoming initiatives, including a plant-based Beyond Meat Taco, will help reverse its fortunes.

Financing

Sardar Biglari wants Cracker Barrel to sell Holler & Dash

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2019

The chairman of Biglari Holdings has reignited a long-dormant activist campaign, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Chuy’s travels its own path on labor, development

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 08, 2019

The 100-unit casual chain is also looking to bolster sales and profits by charging more fully into catering.

Financing

Buffalo Wild Wings’ turnaround is underway, franchisee says

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2019

Sixty-four-unit operator Diversified Restaurant Holdings said the chain’s rejuvenation efforts delivered his company’s first positive comps in three years.

Operations