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As stock prices tumble, restaurant CEOs start buying

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2020

CEOs of Papa John’s and Brinker International are among those who have bought stock since Wall Street’s coronavirus-related selloff began in February, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Brian Niccol named Chipotle chairman as Steve Ells steps down

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2020

The company’s founder had been the chain’s executive chairman and called Niccol “the right person to lead Chipotle.”

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Even with no symptoms, Chuy’s is grilled on coronavirus

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 06, 2020

The casual chain posted a 2.9% comp gain and a 5.4% rise in revenues, but investors wanted to learn more about pandemic what-ifs.

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Subway plans a $5 menu to boost traffic

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2020

The value menu would include a variety of items, including some Footlong subs, and comes amid a massive set of changes at the sandwich giant.

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Starbucks says the China coronavirus outbreak will cost it up to $430M

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2020

Same-store sales in the country fell 78% in February, though 90% of stores are now open, and sales are improving as life slowly returns to normal.

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Consumers likely to cut back on restaurants in a coronavirus pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2020

A Technomic survey reveals that Americans are paying close attention to the topic, even as they are uncertain about what to do.

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Restaurant bankruptcies are increasing, and more could be on the way

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 04, 2020

A Fitch Ratings report says Steak ‘n Shake and Checkers are at risk in a worsening operating environment, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How Sonic is rethinking its brand identity

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 04, 2020

Claudia San Pedro, the chain’s president, joins this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" to discuss its new marketing, technology and other issues.

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Parent of Logan’s, Old Chicago files for Chapter 11 protection

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 03, 2020

CraftWorks has closed 37 stores and says it has a stalking horse bidder in a senior lender, Fortress Credit.

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Yum Brands buys leadership development program Heartstyles

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2020

The KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell owner’s latest acquisition gives it a leadership development program for restaurant managers.

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