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Financing

As delivery grows, debate rages over its profitability

Sales at the largest third-party providers rose 55%, but many operators still question the math, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Black Box: What polar vortex? Restaurant sales improve in January

Surprising strength suggests the industry’s recovery might finally be gaining some traction.

Financing

KFC’s Chicken & Waffles were apparently a ‘huge hit’

Parent company Yum Brands also reported same-store sales at Pizza Hut were positive thanks in part to its NFL deal, but sustained improvement will be a “slow build.”

Technology

Jimmy John’s pushes back against third-party delivery

The delivery pioneer vows to “never” use third-party services even as competitors increasingly expand their use.

Technology

Taco Bell expands delivery nationwide

The service expansion through Grubhub follows the chain’s seventh straight year of same-store sales growth.

Financing

Chipotle stock soars as digital sales boost results

The company is testing a mobile order drive-thru lane called “Chipotlane” as it works to keep building digital orders.

Financing

Papa John’s wants to bring its founder along for its comeback

Speaking on CNBC, CEO Steve Ritchie said the chain hopes John Schnatter will benefit from its turnaround, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Pie Five closes more locations

But its sister chain Pizza Inn has now recorded eight straight quarters of same-store sales growth.

Financing

Why merger mania has hit the restaurant industry

In this episode of "A Deeper Dive," a trio of experts from investment banking firm PJ Solomon discuss why restaurants are consolidating so much.

Operations

Topgolf jumps aboard the esports bandwagon

The Dallas-based chain announced a partnership with Super League Gaming to bring events to its locations.

Marketing

KFC’s latest concoction: A Colonel Sanders bearskin rug

The chicken chain will let consumers win the rug in a Reddit creativity contest.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s stock soars after sales, profits beat expectations

The company said its sales turned positive for the first time in 37 months.

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