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Ratings agencies are downgrading Burger King franchisees

The Bottom Line: Weak sales and rising costs, including delivery fees, have eaten into the profit margins of big operators like GPS Hospitality and Carrols Restaurant Group.

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Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs doesn't get his company's stock price decline

The Bottom Line: The owner of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and Habit has declined as much as 10% since reporting what Gibbs called a “blowout” first quarter. And the company argues that it could easily weather a downturn.

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In a tough year for restaurants, CEO pay took a big hit

The highest-paid executive last year wasn't even a CEO, and three of the 10 best-paid chief executives no longer work for their companies.

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Beer sales flat? These bars know how to pump them up

A combination of target marketing and tech enhancements can spur craft beer sales for operators.