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How your restaurant sales and profits compare to competitors' and what you can do to improve financial performance

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Applebee's sets back-to-the-future turnaround plan

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2018

Casual dining's dominant brand is resurrecting proven strategies from the past in a bid to reclaim its personality and appeal.

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Why some restaurants are losing customers

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

In this week’s podcast, Howard Penney talks industry sales challenges, and a look at some concepts that could be the next big thing.

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John Schnatter takes his case to the public

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

The founder of Papa John’s has started a website and sent a letter to the company’s employees.

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Is $300M too little for Zoes Kitchen?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

A large shareholder says that $12.75 per share “undervalues” the fast-casual chain, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How will the California move impact Chipotle?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2018

Companies move headquarters all the time, but it can be disruptive, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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What restaurant chain could be sold next?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2018

Several companies have gone private this year. RB’s The Bottom Line takes a look at who could go next.

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A good summer for restaurants, but not for chains

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2018

July sales spiked 9.7%, but large brands are still seeing traffic problems, thanks perhaps to “chain fatigue.”

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Cava to acquire Zoes Kitchen for $300M

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 17, 2018

The fast-casual deal was largely financed by an investment from Panera Bread’s founder.

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Chicken wing prices are at 7-year lows

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 16, 2018

The price of wings is down 32% over the past year as consumers shift toward boneless chicken, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Wendy’s sells its interest in Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings for $450M

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 16, 2018

The company sold its 12.3% ownership stake to Inspire Brands.

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