Del Taco

Financing

Del Taco stock plunges after traffic falls

The company sold too many $1 Chicken Quesadilla Snackers without luring new customers.

Financing

With traffic challenged, fast food turns up the marketing heat

Deals and gimmicks show how competitive QSR is, but there are definite dangers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Several companies have gone private this year. RB’s The Bottom Line takes a look at who could go next.

The company hopes personal introductions elevate service—and sales.

Jollibee Foods wants to buy a Mexican concept, and there are plenty to choose from, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The chain is taking steps to bolster its quality positioning with a new “Fresh Mexican Grill” tagline and changes in the restaurant.

Amid signs that some restaurants are winning back customers, a few well-known players are intensifying their pursuit of an operational edge. Here's a sampling of those efforts.

The Mexican QSR chain is adding a “Buck & Change” menu to give $1 items a place to go when costs force price increases.

The 2005 Year End Report from People Report, a foodservice consulting firm, shows that recruitment and retention will be more challenging than ever in the years ahead. Smart operators are seeing the advantage of tapping into an older age group for new hires.

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