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How your restaurant sales and profits compare to competitors' and what you can do to improve financial performance

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2021

The sandwich chain, which had long struggled with a need to close units, is poised to add the most locations in years after a shift to a new, faster service model.

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These are all the companies planning or considering IPOs

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2021

Three restaurant chains have confidentially filed documents for an initial public offering and others are considering it, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Just Salad plans to double its units after major cash infusion

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 20, 2021

The fast-casual salad concept completed the largest funding round in its history and intends to open more restaurants and expand its sustainability initiatives.

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Big restaurant investor L Catterton reportedly could go public

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2021

The owner of concepts like Velvet Taco, Barcelona and Bartaco may hold an initial public offering or merge with a SPAC.

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Luby's liquidation proves more lucrative than expected

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 20, 2021

Assets are selling for more than projected, and holdings yet to be sold are performing better, the company said.

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Chipotle posts highest profit margins since 2015

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 20, 2021

The burrito chain credits price increases, fewer promos and lower beef prices for its 24.5% operating margins in Q2—the best since it was plagued by food safety incidents six years ago.

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Restaurant sales recover, but the industry is a lot different now

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 19, 2021

Restaurants generated more than $70 billion in sales last month as it has recovered from the pandemic. But how consumers use restaurants is different, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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