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The restaurant industry is doing great, or maybe it isn’t

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2021

The Bottom Line: Cash flow is at record levels for many operators, valuations are strong, but the operating environment remains brutal.

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The pandemic has proven Paul Brown right

 Nov. 12, 2021

The Bottom Line: The CEO of Inspire Brands foresaw changes that would give big companies a huge advantage. That’s exactly what has happened.

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Labor and commodity costs hammer big Burger King franchisee Carrols

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2021

The operator’s dual inflation issues highlight problems restaurants are having in the current environment. But it also sees some improvement.

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Dutch Bros sales improve despite 'headwinds,' thanks to loyalty

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2021

The company’s new rewards app has already proven popular among customers and it is looking for new capabilities to improve it further.

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As staffing goes, so goes Red Robin

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 11, 2021

Sales at the burger chain returned to 2019 levels, and labor improvements are driving further growth.

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Worker shortages are cutting into Pollo Tropical’s earnings

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 11, 2021

The fast casual is recovering from the pandemic but it said its growth is being slowed in cities where it is having a hard time finding employees.

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BurgerFi’s openings take a big hit due to supply and labor shortages

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 11, 2021

The better-burger brand had planned to open up to 30 new restaurants this year. On Thursday, the fast casual revised that estimate to 18 new stores.

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Pacific Bells, one of Taco Bell’s largest operators, to be sold to Orangewood Partners

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2021

The private equity firm has acquired the 250-unit franchisee from Partners Group. Tom Cook, the company’s founder, retains a significant stake.

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At Krispy Kreme, high commodity and labor costs hit margins

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2021

The doughnut chain raised prices in September, for the second time this year, to offset its higher costs.

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Menu price inflation hit a record in October

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2021

Prices at limited-service restaurants have risen 7.1% over the past year, while full-service prices are up 5.9%.

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