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Del Frisco’s to buy owner of Barcelona and Bartaco for $325M

 By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2018

The deal for Barteca Restaurant Group gives the casual-dining operator two growth chains.

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What’s next for Subway?

 By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2018

Getting the right CEO might not be easy without major concessions by ownership, including a sale, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Shake Shack same-store sales rise 1.7%

By Benita Gingerella on May 04, 2018

The chain says the boost is a result of heavy investment in digital initiatives.

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Del Taco evolves value beyond a ‘Buck & Under’

By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2018

The Mexican QSR chain is adding a “Buck & Change” menu to give $1 items a place to go when costs force price increases.

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Wingstop's same-store sales soar 9.5%

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2018

Chicken wing prices plunged, which helped the restaurants’ profits.

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Applebee's bounces back, plans to resume expansion

By Peter Romeo on May 03, 2018

The chain's improved performance is proof full-service chains are holding their own against fast casual, executives stressed.

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Jose Garces’ restaurant group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

By Heather Lalley on May 03, 2018

Garces Group was purchased by Ballard Brands for $5 million.

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New franchisees drive excitement—and help turnaround—for Pizza Hut

By Jonathan Maze on May 02, 2018

A quarter of the brand has changed hands over the past 18 months, playing a role in same-store sales growth, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Taco Bell sold a ton of Nacho Fries

By Jonathan Maze on May 02, 2018

One out of every four orders included the LTO, which helped the chain compete in a tough market.

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McDonald’s finds again that traffic is hard to come by

By Jonathan Maze on May 01, 2018

The chain’s dollar menu generated sales, but not the traffic growth it wanted, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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