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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Tax reform has restaurants confident heading into 2018

But companies at the ICR Conference reveal the industry’s conflicting challenges regarding sales.

Leadership

Ray Blanchette named Ruby Tuesday CEO

The former Ignite and Au Bon Pain CEO is “bullish” on the opportunity.

Financing

For restaurants, price remains a concern

Despite higher costs, chains say the industry must be cautious about raising prices.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s stock plunges after same-store sales fall

The company said its same-store sales are down 5.1% this quarter.

Financing

Darden to invest $20M from tax savings into workforce

Olive Garden’s owner says reform will lower its tax rate by 600 basis points.

Leadership

Wingstop names Larry Kruguer COO

The promotion will enable Kruguer to integrate the chain’s U.S. and international operations.

Financing

Sonic expects big tax savings

The chain expects as much as a 10-percentage-point improvement in its tax rate, thanks to reform.

Workforce

Restaurants add 25,000 jobs in December

But the industry’s hiring was slower in 2017 than it was in 2016.

Leadership

Taco Bell names Julie Felss Masino brand president

The new position comes as the company works to expand technology efforts and its global presence.

Marketing

McDonald’s pushes its Dollar Menu with a game show

The chain enlists Alfonso Ribeiro and Wink Martindale to sell its new $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu

Financing

2018 could be a better year for restaurants

Tax cuts and wage growth could fuel sales, but industry challenges remain.

Financing

Private-equity firms eyeing Potbelly

With activists pushing a potential sale, the sandwich chain gets indications of interest.

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