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sales and profits

Financing

Dunkin’ Donuts earmarks $100M for beverage repositioning

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2018

The investment follows the chain’s strongest comps gain since 2016.

Financing

McDonald’s trying more value as traffic slips

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 26, 2018

The company is planning a two-for-$5 offer next month amid continued declines in U.S. guest counts.

Financing

Rising sales tax Domino’s supply chain

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 19, 2018

The company is adding supply chain capacity amid rapidly growing demand.

Financing

Noodles & Co. sales surge, thanks to Zoodles

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2018

The company’s zucchini noodles helped same-store sales and traffic in the second quarter.

Leadership

Darden changes leadership of Cheddar’s, Seasons 52

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 16, 2018

Dave George is overseeing Cheddar's, and John Martin will be responsible for Seasons 52.

Operations

How Golden Corral is bucking the buffet collapse

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2018

Consistent management helps the buffet chain flourish even as its competitors struggle.

Financing

Why Starbucks is suddenly struggling

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2018

The chain has too many stores and has raised prices too aggressively, and bad PR hasn’t helped, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Consumer Trends

Coming soon: The marijuana restaurant?

By Peter Romeo on May 24, 2018

The opportunities provided by the legalization of cannabis for recreational use are about to be within reach of food and beverage places.

Financing

Cracker Barrel looks to increase off-premise sales

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2018

The chain is planning to test delivery to go along with catering and big event orders.

Financing

Value push boosts Red Robin's traffic, not comps

By Peter Romeo on May 23, 2018

A slight gain in transactions failed to generate a same-store sales boost for the grill and bar concept.

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