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Sales surge at Chuck E. Cheese’s ahead of merger

 By Jonathan Maze on May 14, 2019

The company said same-store sales increased 7.7% as all-you-can-play packages boosted sales.

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McDonald's is shrinking its All Day Breakfast menu

 By Jonathan Maze on May 14, 2019

The company plans to let franchisees decide what items to serve after 10:30 a.m. amid a continued simplification effort.

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McDonald’s is winning the burger wars, for now

By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2019

The company’s same-store sales have bested all of its competitors in recent years, but traffic growth remains elusive, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Famous Dave’s buys back 10 franchise restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2019

The chain's to-go and catering business has surged, while dine-in business has fallen.

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Bad weather trumps Good Times’ big draw

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2019

The regional chain posted a 5.9% drop in Q2 comps.

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Noodles explores new pricing on delivery orders

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2019

As delivery sales surge, along with their fees, the company is testing new prices for such orders to improve margins.

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The future of the restaurant business, in 3 IPOs

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2019

Uber, Beyond Meat, and Luckin Coffee offerings show where the industry is headed, says RB’s The Bottom Line, but each has its challenges.

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Whataburger looks for an investor

By Jonathan Maze on May 09, 2019

The chain is reportedly looking to sell a stake in the business, suggesting the chain may be ready to speed its growth, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Black Box: Same-store sales stumbled in April

By Jonathan Maze on May 09, 2019

Traffic continued to decline as restaurants relied again on higher average check to generate sales.

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Papa John’s works to make its franchisees ‘whole’

By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2019

The company has generated excitement with the Starboard investment and addition of Shaquille O’Neal, but sales growth remains key to its comeback.

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