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

Why did sales slow at fast-food burger chains?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2019

Quick-service giants McDonald’s and Burger King lost out to chains such as Taco Bell and Chick-fil-A last year, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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BJ’s Restaurants aims to cut turnover with kitchen revamp

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 22, 2019

The casual chain is betting that a more comfortable work environment will boost retention, resulting in speedier service, better food quality and ultimately higher sales.

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Jack in the Box finds that value works

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2019

The company said its sales improved last quarter after it shifted to more price promotions.

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Domino’s stock falls on slowing same-store sales

Feb. 21, 2019

But the company opened its most stores in 20 years last year as operators shift to unit growth.

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Wendy’s investing $25M behind digital efforts

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2019

The company’s strategies will include scanners to improve its speed of service.

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How True Food Kitchen plans to grow with a healthy menu

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2019

Christine Barone, CEO of the Oprah-backed upscale casual chain, talks about the market’s challenges and opportunities in this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive."

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