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Restaurants add 33,500 jobs in October

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2018

The economy as a whole added 250,000 jobs in the month and wage rates increased.

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Higher prices are hurting restaurant traffic

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2018

Companies such as McDonald’s and Starbucks are still losing customers, and inflation is one reason, says RB’s the Bottom Line.

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El Pollo Loco stock skyrockets on stronger sales

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2018

The company said that its sales growth has continued into the fourth quarter, sending shares to new highs.

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Robotic pizza-maker Zume raises $375M

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2018

The fundraising round would reportedly give the company a $2.25 billion valuation.

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Top Papa John’s executives get change-in-control deals

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2018

Steve Ritchie and others would get paid if they lose their jobs following a sale, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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More franchisees should be on corporate boards

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2018

Operators are major brand investors. Their views should be taken into account at the corporate level, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Applebee’s, IHOP look longer term after strong Q3 sales, traffic gains

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 01, 2018

Comps jumped 7.7% for Applebee’s and 1.2% for IHOP.

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Old Chicago owner CraftWorks acquires Logan’s Roadhouse

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2018

The merger will create the latest multibrand restaurant company.

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Pizza Hut has a dine-in problem

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 31, 2018

The chain is doing well with delivery and carryout, but it has an awful lot of dine-in locations.

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How Domino’s plans to keep its momentum

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 31, 2018

This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" features Domino’s CEO Ritch Allison talking international growth, technology, and following Patrick Doyle.

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