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Takeout counters a drop-off in visits at Famous Dave’s

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 13, 2019

The barbecue chain says to-go comps at company stores rose 6.8%, holding the decline in overall same-store sales to 0.8%. Franchisees' domestic comps rose 0.7%.

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J. Alexander’s puts itself up for sale

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 10, 2019

The polished-casual chain said it is also open to a significant “strategic” equity investment.

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Black Box: Restaurant sales tumble in July

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2019

Industry same-store sales declined 1%, its worst performance in nearly two years as chains feel a summer lull.

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McDonald’s tries another value offer

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2019

The chain will offer a limited time buy-one, get-one for $1 deal nationwide on Monday as it continues to woo value customers.

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Taco Bell opens its hotel, just as change comes

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2019

The Mexican chain has become one of the top-performing concepts in the country thanks to its marketing, but now it faces new leadership.

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Q2 earnings roundup: Chuy’s, Ruth’s Chris, STK

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 09, 2019

Increasing traffic is still a challenge in casual dining, as these three brands showed in their most recent financial results.

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Chains shift their focus to operations

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2019

As customers increasingly demand convenience, companies such as Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Dunkin' and Starbucks are focusing on operations to drive sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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