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sales and profits

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.

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.

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