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Black Box: March same-store sales creep up

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2018

It was the second-best month of sales in two years, but traffic still fell.

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Why refranchising is good for the restaurant business

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2018

Despite some issues, franchisees are better at running restaurants than franchisors.

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Bertucci’s reportedly prepares a bankruptcy filing

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2018

The Italian chain is apparently looking for a buyer.

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Bertucci’s files for bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2018

The company has a potential buyer in a deal valued at $20 million.

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Technomic: Fast casual will continue to lead industry growth

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2018

But even in weak sectors, restaurants with the right combination of factors can win market share.

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Rising labor costs could slow restaurant acquisitions

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2018

The labor environment could slow what has been an unprecedented level of restaurant merger and acquisition activity.

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Why delivery is beating meal kits

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 18, 2018

Customer retention for delivery orders is easily besting meal kit services, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Pollo Tropical same-store sales start to recover

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 18, 2018

Sister chain Taco Cabana’s transactions fell 11.3% as the company moves away from discounts.

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Why pizza chains have little to fear from third-party delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2018

Value matters, and that gives pizza a strong edge as restaurant delivery grows, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Can zucchini save Noodles & Company?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2018

Happy with slower growth, the fast-casual chain is going on offense, with zucchini noodles and takeout.

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