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Inflation is festering into a lethal threat for restaurants, new data shows

 By Peter Romeo on May 24, 2022

About 72% of operators fear they won't be able to remain in business if costs don't moderate.

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Tim Hortons sees a future in the afternoons

 By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2022

The coffee chain believes it has considerable potential selling food in the afternoons. But it is also pushing more espresso and cold beverages and, naturally, drive-thrus.

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Technomic Top 500 by the numbers

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 08, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the most notable numbers from this year’s Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

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Big franchises grew their market share during the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2022

Large chains and their franchisees are enjoying strong valuations and record cash flows, according to a new report, and international growth is thriving. But growing in the U.S. could get difficult.

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Consumers flocked to fine dining restaurants last year

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 29, 2022

The Bottom Line: Among winners and losers during the fourth quarter, fine dining stood out. But strong performances were common as the industry largely recovered its lost sales.

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Looking for experiences, consumers flock to polished casual restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 24, 2022

The Bottom Line: The Melting Pot had its best year in a decade last year. One reason is consumer demand for get-togethers.

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For restaurants, higher prices and thinner margins

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2022

The Bottom Line: Even though operators are raising prices at historically high rates, they are still not capturing their increased costs.

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Chuy’s likes the ROI on thank-you bonuses, pauses at sky-high construction costs

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2022

The casual chain is pushing back its development schedule because of a 25% spike in costs.

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The omicron variant interrupts a healthy restaurant sales recovery

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 25, 2022

The Bottom Line: Industry sales were surprisingly strong after a second-half surge. But sales slowed in December after the latest spike in infections.

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Despite challenges, restaurant operators are optimistic about the future

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2022

A survey from TD Bank also showed just how much third-party delivery and mobile ordering are driving sales for many restaurants.

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