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Financing

Steak 'n Shake same-store sales fell in 2017

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 26, 2018

The CEO says the company is focused on improving service and quality after traffic fell 4.4% last year.

Emerging Brands

Olive Garden's parent tries a burger concept

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 05, 2018

The spinoff of The Capital Grille is expected to open in Washington, D.C., this month.

Food

5 burgers spotlighting squash

By Lizzy Freier on Nov. 09, 2016

Operators are experimenting with squash-topped burgers and squash patties using a variety of gourd types.

Top 500 Chains

Why McDonald's has to improve its menu

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 07, 2018

The burger giant has lost a lot of ground to its rivals in just the past few years, says RB's The Bottom Line.

CaliBurger 'hires' a robot

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 08, 2017

A "kitchen assistant" called Flippy will be retrofitted into all eight U.S. stores, the fast-casual burger chain said.

Financing

Is McDonald’s doing too much?

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2018

Many initiatives could make things more complex, but it isn’t hurting the brand yet, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Consumer Trends

4 new burger preferences

By Lizzy Freier on Jun. 26, 2017

Consumers’ favorite burger components, builds and consumption habits have changed in several ways over the last two years.

Leadership

Krystal names Paul Macaluso CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 02, 2018

The former McAlister’s Deli president brings marketing and operations experience to the job.

Financing

Franchisee sues Steak ‘n Shake over pricing

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2018

The complaint says the brand won’t let the operator raise prices despite financial losses.

Food

Red Robin launches burger bar

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 26, 2017

The catering option serves 10 or more guests and allows them to customize their own burger.

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