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BJ’s hits 7-year high in comp sales growth

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2018

The 6.9% jump for Q3 was driven by higher checks and a 2.6% rise in traffic.

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Denny’s moves to refranchise

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 31, 2018

The family-dining stalwart will be almost entirely franchisee-owned.

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Technomic: Sales, traffic fall in September

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 31, 2018

Sales weakened as fall started, continuing a difficult pattern for chain restaurants, according to the latest Technomic Chain Restaurant Index.

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Jack in the Box franchisees want a board seat

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2018

The franchise association, which has called for a new CEO, is also asking for an audit of the company’s marketing fund.

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Wing prices fall, and Wingstop profits surge

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2018

The company is also expanding its delivery program into new markets.

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The restaurant IPO market shows signs of thawing

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2018

Joe & the Juice and Focus Brands are reportedly considering IPOs, which would be the first in three years, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Papa John’s shares surge on more buyout reports

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2018

Several private equity firms, including Roark Capital, are reportedly vying for the pizza chain.

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Is Sweetgreen worth $1B?

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2018

A reported valuation of the salad chain seems like a lot, but it’s not unprecedented, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Outback Steakhouse sets a strong pace for Bloomin’ Brands with 4.6% comps rise

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 29, 2018

Management says it’s never been more bullish about the concept’s future—even as investors wonder, what about the rest of the company?

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El Torito, Chevys owner changes its name to Xperience XRG

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2018

Z Capital completes the purchase of what was called Real Mex Restaurants out of bankruptcy court.

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