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Golden Corral franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2021

Platinum Corral permanently closed 16 of its 28 units. It is the second large franchisee of the buffet chain to seek debt protection since the start of the pandemic.

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Kona Grill's parent finds customers are ready to dine out again

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2021

Sales trends have convinced One Group Hospitality that customers are about to pack dining rooms to indulge their pent-up demand for dining out.

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El Pollo Loco feels the drag of closed dining rooms in Los Angeles

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 12, 2021

Everywhere else, comps are solidly in positive territory.

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Restaurant earnings roundup: Chuy’s, Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical, Ruth’s Chris

By Peter Romeo and Heather Lalley on Mar. 05, 2021

A quick look at how small-cap restaurant companies are faring.

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Why Sardar Biglari needs a Steak 'n Shake turnaround

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2021

After rescuing the company at the last minute, he now embarks on an uncertain service style change. RB’s The Bottom Line explains why the investor has a lot riding on this move.

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Papa John’s faces a new challenge: High expectations

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2021

The pizza chain and rival Domino’s saw their stock prices plunge Thursday as investors worried that the end of the pandemic will hurt their sales.

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Texas Roadhouse plans to franchise its fast-casual concept Jaggers

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 19, 2021

As sales come close to pre-pandemic levels, the company is looking to licensing and e-commerce for sustained growth.

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Jack in the Box just had its best quarter in 27 years

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 19, 2021

Customers flush with stimulus cash ordered more premium items, pushing same-store sales up 12.5%.

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A slimmer Denny's looks past damage control to growth opportunities

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2021

The latest flurry of comeback measures includes the launch of virtual concepts, a tweaked menu and growth through conversions.

Operations

BJ's Restaurants ramps up its 'beer club' and development of a virtual concept

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2021

The beer subscription will be expanded to all of California, while management gauges the feasibility of a secondary brand called Slow Roast.

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