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Luby’s sales and traffic continue to plummet

Executives, who say they’re in the midst of a turnaround, plan to focus on marketing to reverse a 5.5% drop in same-store sales for Q1.

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Luby’s activist investor doesn’t win shareholder support

Bandera Partners lost its bid to remake the struggling chain’s board at the annual shareholder meeting.

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Starbucks reports 4% increase in comps

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 25, 2019

Traffic remained flat at the coffee giant for Q1, despite jumps in its loyalty program and a delivery push.

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Report: Starbucks making systemwide changes following racial-bias incident

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 24, 2019

The coffee chain is changing employee training and the way it reports potentially dangerous in-store incidents, according to a just-released report it commissioned.

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Restaurant refresh: Save time and money

Sponsored content from our partner Suddath on Jan. 24, 2019

Whether you have one or 4,000 locations, find out how restaurants are partnering with logistics companies to save time, money and headaches.

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KFC to ditch nonrecyclable packaging

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2019

The chain’s U.S. market has also achieved its goal of antibiotic-free chicken.

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3 cannabis-friendly concepts banking on green

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 23, 2019

Marijuana culture and menu items are gaining mainstream visibility.

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After 50 years, Gold Star Chili pivots to burgers

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 23, 2019

A $25 million rebrand and remodel is aimed to position the chain for growth outside its regional roots.

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Ramen chain Furious Spoon noodles its way to full service

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 23, 2019

The concept seeks to expand its menu and get more face time with diners by shifting service styles.

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5 state and local issues for 2019

By National Restaurant Association on Jan. 23, 2019

The National Restaurant Association shares some of the biggest looming threats, which are on the state and local level.