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The chain's longtime leader foresees changes for a concept that has been careful not to move with every market ripple.
Some casual-dining chains and fast-casual restaurants are navigating consumers’ shift to takeout, says RB’s The Bottom Line.
Blaze Pizza is the latest to test larger pizzas as it focuses more intently on delivery sales—pitting the chains directly against traditional players.
But its sister chain Pizza Inn has now recorded eight straight quarters of same-store sales growth.
The pizza concept’s new design is slated to fit in virtually any footprint.
Led by Applebee’s and BJ’s, dine-in chains were big winners last quarter, says RB’s The Bottom Line.
The chain, which closed another five units last quarter, is about to open a new, cheaper “Goldilocks” prototype.
Andrea Allen was promoted to chief accounting and administrative officer.
These chains are leading the industry’s growth, despite some restaurants’ struggles.
Winners and losers were plentiful in Q1, a quarter that proved to be tougher than it seemed, says RB’s The Bottom Line.