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A recession is looking a lot more likely

 By Jonathan Maze on May 19, 2022

A growing number of analysts and executives expect the economy to slow down or contract as the U.S. Federal Reserve raises rates. Here’s what it means for restaurants.

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Another bad day on Wall Street roughs up restaurant stocks

 By Jonathan Maze on May 18, 2022

Stocks plunged once again amid economic worries after Target reported poor results. Restaurant stocks were hit particularly hard.

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RRF replenishment vote now expected Thursday, May 19

By Peter Romeo on May 18, 2022

The date targeted for the vote has shifted forward and back in recent days. Now lobbyists say the showdown will come tomorrow.

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Why grocery inflation is so bad, and how it’s affecting restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on May 18, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Christine LaFave Grace, from Winsight Grocery Business, joins the podcast to talk about inflation, its impact on the retail sector, and how it’s affecting consumers.

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Multiconcept operator Ark Restaurants is looking to make an acquisition

By Heather Lalley on May 18, 2022

In a significant reversal of its pandemic struggles, the owner of 17 full-service restaurants and an equal number of quick-service ones said it had a great quarter and is looking at adding another concept to its fold.

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As grocery prices take off, restaurants’ sales improve

By Jonathan Maze on May 18, 2022

The Bottom Line: Sales at restaurants and bars are now at a higher percentage of Americans’ food dollar than they’ve ever been. They can thank higher grocery prices for that.

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Restaurants need one voice in a post-RRF world

By Peter Romeo on May 17, 2022

Reality Check: The Independent Restaurant Coalition needs to become part of the National Restaurant Association.

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When chains go from sizzle to fizzle

By Peter Romeo on May 17, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Dutch Bros’ stock price dropped 37% in a day last week. It’s far from the only public restaurant chain to go from an investor darling to a source of Wall Street consternation in one trading day. This week’s edition looks at two other examples.

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McDonald’s Russia closure is a rare international setback

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2022

The Bottom Line: The burger giant has flourished in international markets even as its U.S. growth slowed. But its $1.4 billion decision to pull out of the market demonstrates the risk of global expansion.

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A lot of McDonald’s franchisees left the system last year

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2022

A record 1,700 restaurants changed hands last year and more than a quarter of franchisee units have either closed or been sold since 2019.

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