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Workforce

7 reasons to show your employees they matter

 By Peter Romeo on May 22, 2018

Speakers at the National Restaurant Association's annual convention underscored how severe the labor situation has become—and how vital it is to foster retention by showing appreciation of the current staff.

Financing

Why refranchising and value don’t mix

 By Jonathan Maze on May 22, 2018

The push to lower prices, and rely heavily on franchisees, could hurt more operators, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Famous Dave’s turns a profit

By Jonathan Maze on May 15, 2018

Cost cuts and better revenue have offset the chain's decline in same-store sales.

Financing

Noodles & Co. stock surges on positive sales

By Jonathan Maze on May 11, 2018

The fast-casual chain said its same-store sales have turned positive after years of weakness.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

Applebee's 2nd-largest franchisee files for bankruptcy

By Peter Romeo on May 08, 2018

RMH Franchise operates 163 stores in 15 states.

Financing

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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