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Higher prices are hurting restaurant traffic

Companies such as McDonald’s and Starbucks are still losing customers, and inflation is one reason, says RB’s the Bottom Line.

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Restaurants add 33,500 jobs in October

The economy as a whole added 250,000 jobs in the month and wage rates increased.

The merger will create the latest multibrand restaurant company.

Operators are major brand investors. Their views should be taken into account at the corporate level, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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

Both chains have the service in 30% of their U.S. systems through parent company Yum Brands’ Grubhub partnership.

This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" features Domino’s CEO Ritch Allison talking international growth, technology, and following Patrick Doyle.

The chain is doing well with delivery and carryout, but it has an awful lot of dine-in locations.

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

The Tundra PIE Pro has a kitchen in the truck bed.

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

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

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