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Operations

Why aren't restaurant sales increasing?

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 18, 2017

No one has pegged the cause of restaurant traffic and sales meltdowns. The consensus holds that restaurant prices are likely a factor, yet there’s no proof.

Technology

What’s next for Starbucks?

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2017

Early adoption of such now-standard functions as pre-payment of mobile orders has helped Starbucks outpace the industry. What sort of sales and margin and enhancements is it eying now? Here's a preview.

Applebee's to close as many as 135 stores

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 10, 2017

Franchisor DineEquity has more than doubled the projection, while also warning of a step-up in closures of IHOP units as well.

Leadership

Meet the 'Jesus of pizza'

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2017

The Jesus of Pizza dishes on how his “tribe” strives for a different kind of workplace.

Financing

Hurricane Harvey's toll: 15% sales hit

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2017

A gauge of the storm's impact also shows how a big pay-per-view event TKO'd business.

Emerging Brands

Technomic's 25 fastest growing global chains

By Kelly Killian on Sep. 19, 2017

Growth-minded restaurateurs know the importance of keeping an eye on the competitors entering and expanding in their markets.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: High points

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 06, 2017

We interrupt the string of bleak industry news to highlight a few reasons for encouragement.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Forced retirements

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2017

Venerable business principles and concepts were shipped off to the old folks' home this week, worsening observers' neck arthritis.

Financing

McDonald’s sees traffic gain in 4.1% comp rise

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2017

Guest counts rose because of a high-low pricing strategy, the quick-service giant said.

Financing

Chipotle’s turnaround slows to a crawl in Q3

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2017

Comps were positive, and earnings were hurt by expected payments from a security breach.

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