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

Chains face a potential avocado shortage

Prices have spiked following President Trump’s threat to close the Mexican border, says RB’s The Bottom Line. That’s bad news for Chipotle and others.

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Why are restaurants buying tech companies?

This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" explores why companies such as McDonald’s and Yum Brands are getting into technology.

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Steak 'n Shake's owner removes its CEO's pay limits

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 02, 2019

Sardar Biglari, who controls more than 50% of the company’s shares, will no longer have his salary capped at $10 million, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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McDonald’s invests in mobile software company Plexure

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 01, 2019

The burger giant is making a $3.7 million minority investment in the New Zealand-based company.

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McDonald’s shift on the minimum wage will have little impact

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 01, 2019

Though the company’s decision to stop lobbying against hikes was notable, increases have had all the momentum for years, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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DOL proposes exact criteria to determine when franchisor and franchisee are joint employers

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 01, 2019

The department has suggested that a four-part test be used to determine when franchisors are liable for the labor policies and practices of franchisees.

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