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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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The fast-casual sector is still booming

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 26, 2018

The chains are leading the industry's growth, despite some restaurants' struggles, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Modern Market acquired by private-equity firm

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 27, 2018

Investors say the chain's healthful fare is the way "modern restaurant-goers prefer to eat."

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Franchisees push back

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2018

These days can’t be great if you’re a franchisee—not in the restaurant business, at least. Same-store sales and traffic have been weak for two years.

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Papa John's splits with the NFL

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2018

The chain ends its sponsorship after weak ratings are blamed for poor sales.

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McDonald's has a Happy Meal deal with Disney

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2018

The multiyear agreement enables the chain to promote movies on its meals, starting with "Incredibles 2."

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Subway could close more locations, and move others

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2018

After a tough few years, the sandwich giant is taking a deep look at its locations and ownership.

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Fiesta Restaurant Group aims to turn sales around

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 28, 2018

After a lackluster Q4, the company looks to alcohol, patio parties, reduced hours and more at its Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical brands.

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How to get a restaurant chain at a discount price

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2018

Want a restaurant chain? Find a company selling a secondary concept, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Rising labor expenses cost restaurants $250M in 2017

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2018

Higher wages continued to be a problem late last year, even at chains with rising sales, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Will the retail apocalypse help restaurants?

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2018

The Bottom Line: Yes, it can, and there's evidence it's already starting.

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