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

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Mall traffic is still a problem

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2018

Despite some big crowds, more people are staying home to shop this season, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Cava’s purchase of Zoes Kitchen becomes official

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 21, 2018

The $300M deal, funded largely by former Panera Bread CEO Ron Shaich’s group, creates a Mediterranean fast-casual brand with more than 300 units.

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Technomic: October sales improve, but not for everybody

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 21, 2018

Customers flocked to chicken and steak chains and away from sports bars, according to the latest Technomic Chain Restaurant Index.

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How independent restaurants handle labor pressure

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2018

This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" features R.J. Melman, president of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises.

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Jack in the Box CEO blames labor costs for franchisee anxiety

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2018

Lenny Comma says operators are “looking for performance to improve.”

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McDonald’s stock keeps hitting records

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 19, 2018

The company has been a safe haven for investors in a volatile period on Wall Street, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Activist investor pushes slate of board members for struggling Luby’s

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 19, 2018

The chain, which lost $33.6 million in 2018, remains uncertain whether it can stay in business.

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Jack in the Box franchisees file a complaint over restructuring

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 19, 2018

The operators are asking California regulators for protection over a coming restructuring of lease arrangements.

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Sam Borgese has big plans for Coco’s, Carrows and Shari’s

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2018

The CEO of Shari’s discusses efforts to turn around the struggling chains, following a summertime acquisition.

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Casual-dining chains see some progress

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2018

Led by Applebee’s and BJ’s, dine-in chains were big winners last quarter, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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