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Steak ‘n Shake has closed more than 100 locations

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2019

The closures, which the chain says are temporary and will be refranchised, come as same-store sales continue to fall.

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Why is restaurant traffic down? Look to the men

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2019

Males have decreased their visits each of the past two years, according to Technomic data, and value might be the reason, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Pizza Hut plans to close hundreds of U.S. units

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2019

The brand will quickly replace the restaurants with takeout and delivery locations as it accelerates its shift away from dine-in.

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Espresso drinks drive Dunkin’ sales

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2019

But traffic was down despite national value, and the company's stock price fell.

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Habit Burger Grill works to become a ‘total access brand’

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 01, 2019

But traffic remains down and labor pressures keep mounting for the fast-casual burger chain.

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Wingstop continues to battle high wing prices

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 01, 2019

The fast-casual wing chain, which reported comps growth of 12.8% in Q2, said wing prices are up 32% year over year.

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Kura Sushi stock pops on its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2019

The conveyor belt sushi chain raised $41 million on its first day of trading, proving Wall Street will welcome small restaurant chains, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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What to make of a flurry of restaurant acquisitions

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2019

On this episode of "A Deeper Dive," RB’s Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo discuss what has been a busy summer season for restaurant M&A.

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D.C.’s Clyde’s group sold to former Washington Post owner

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2019

The purchase price of the 13-restaurant group was not disclosed.

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Impossible Foods reaches manufacturing deal with OSI

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2019

The famed McDonald’s supplier will provide the plant-based meat maker with additional capacity to meet demand.

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