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Papa Murphy’s growth comes to a halt

 By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2018

The pizza chain has closed more than 60 locations over the past year amid weak sales.

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Potbelly says it won't be sold

 By Jonathan Maze on May 09, 2018

The company said that its strategic review didn’t result in a viable offer, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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McDonald’s fresh beef isn’t hurting or helping Wendy’s

By Jonathan Maze on May 09, 2018

The chain says its sales haven’t changed in markets where its larger rival has tested fresh-beef burgers.

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Slumping Papa John’s to replace its CMO

By Jonathan Maze on May 09, 2018

Chief Marketing Officer Brandon Rhoten is leaving the company, which is looking for a way to reverse worsening sales.

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Papa John’s same-store sales fall 5.3%

By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2018

The chain's stock falls after its sales weaken again.

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Applebee's 2nd-largest franchisee files for bankruptcy

By Peter Romeo on May 08, 2018

RMH Franchise operates 163 stores in 15 states.

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Del Taco evolves value beyond a ‘Buck & Under’

By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2018

The Mexican QSR chain is adding a “Buck & Change” menu to give $1 items a place to go when costs force price increases.

Workforce

This week’s head-spinning moment: Restaurants shout, 'Enough!'

By Peter Romeo on May 03, 2018

New York City operators push back with an angry-sounding manifesto for Mayor Bill de Blasio.

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Applebee's bounces back, plans to resume expansion

By Peter Romeo on May 03, 2018

The chain's improved performance is proof full-service chains are holding their own against fast casual, executives stressed.

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Taco Bell sold a ton of Nacho Fries

By Jonathan Maze on May 02, 2018

One out of every four orders included the LTO, which helped the chain compete in a tough market.

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