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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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McDonald’s stock keeps hitting records

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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Jack in the Box franchisees file a complaint over restructuring

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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Famous Dave’s plans a delivery-only brand

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2018

Coming off a major new menu change, the barbecue chain looks for new ways to boost revenue.

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Restaurants, and their investors, confront a changing reality

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 14, 2018

Rising labor costs, weak sales and an evolving consumer are pushing the industry to change. But is it worth it?

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Restaurants’ looming debt problem

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 14, 2018

This episode of RB’s podcast, "A Deeper Dive," discusses how more chains face problems with falling sales and too much leverage.

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Punch Bowl Social plots accelerated growth

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 14, 2018

The eatertainment brand, which just secured $20 million in financing, plans to add eight units in the next year.

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How Wall Street is hurting restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 13, 2018

Public markets discourage long-term investments. Here’s how Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich would fix it, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Sweetgreen grabs $200M in latest funding round

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 13, 2018

The investment brings the fast-casual salad chain’s valuation to $1 billion.