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Financing

For McDonald's, closing its Russia restaurants will be costly

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 09, 2022

The burger chain estimates that its decision to temporarily close its operations in the country will cost $50 million per month. The move spurred an exodus from one of the restaurant industry’s biggest global growth markets.

Financing

Wall Street hits casual dining stocks hard

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 08, 2022

The Bottom Line: Monday was a bad day for full-service restaurant valuations. But no industry sector escaped investors’ ire. There may be real reason for concern.

Operations

Why some indies aren’t ready to ditch safety protocols and party like it’s 2019

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 04, 2022

Despite the lifting of mask and vaccine mandates in many places, some operators say they’re sticking with their COVID-cautious practices—at least for now.

Financing

The economy is strong, and the labor market is improving

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 04, 2022

The Bottom Line: Restaurant industry job creation has been steady and largely shrugged off two recent surges. And there are signs people are coming back to work.

Operations

How Arby’s is acing delivery

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 04, 2022

The sandwich chain is one of only a few brands whose delivered food is rated higher by customers than what's served on premise.

Leadership

New National Restaurant Association chair Lance Trenary sees buckets of issues to take on

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 04, 2022

The 37-year industry veteran intends to address the labor shortage and other chronic issues as he contends with immediate emergencies. And that's while fulfilling his day job as Golden Corral CEO.

Financing

After more than a decade of smooth driving, Domino’s hits a rut

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2022

The Bottom Line: With sales slowing and drivers hard to find, the pizza delivery chain is turning to a pair of executives in Russell Weiner and David Brandon who played key roles in its historic turnaround.

Leadership

The slam that stoked David Brandon's fire at Domino's

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2022

Reality Check: The public had issues with the pizza. But the withering criticism was aimed at an incoming exec who's now been named executive chairman.

Marketing

Restaurants plug in to a new demographic: Gamers

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 02, 2022

Two-thirds of Americans play video games. Chains like Chipotle and Wingstop are starting to cater directly to them, opening another front for restaurant marketing.

Operations

What Biden signaled for restaurants in his State of the Union Address

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2022

Woven into his comments on America's challenges at home and abroad were a few tidbits with special meaning for the foodservice industry. Here's a rundown.

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