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Financing

Sales data shows bad news for Papa John’s after John Schnatter controversy

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2018

Technomic's Transaction Insights show a sharp drop in sales for the chain the week the problem emerged.

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Chipotle has its best summer sales day ever

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2018

Digital orders surge nearly 60% thanks to a free guacamole offer.

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Tim Hortons hopes Breakfast Anytime can lift its sales

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2018

The company is also working to improve relations with operators in a bid to lift its sales in Canada.

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Applebee’s turnaround gains traction in Q2

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2018

The casual giant generated a 5.7% comp gain, but closed 30 stores.

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Chipotle closes an Ohio restaurant amid food scare

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2018

The company’s stock fell 7% after people reported getting sick at a location in a Columbus suburb. The restaurant was set to reopen Tuesday.

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For casual dining, delivery isn’t necessary for success

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2018

Differing approaches by BJ’s and Texas Roadhouse show there’s no single approach, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Texas Roadhouse reports same-store sales growth of 5.7% for Q2

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 31, 2018

Casual-dining chain Texas Roadhouse is joining a number of others in the category—including BJ’s Restaurants and Brewhouse and Bloomin’ Brands—in reporting sales growth for the recent quarter. Texa...

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Papa John’s names Olivia Kirtley board chair

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 30, 2018

The former Ernst & Young CFO takes over for John Schnatter as the company looks for additional board members.

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Marketing shifts bring gains for Outback Steakhouse and some sister brands

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2018

A more local approach to marketing is taking hold at Bloomin’ Brands, while discounting takes a back seat.

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US Foods to acquire SGA’s Food Group of Companies for $1.8B

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 30, 2018

The deal includes 16-state broadline distributor Food Services of America.

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