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Kura Sushi’s sales soar, and so does its stock

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2021

The conveyor belt sushi chain said its same-store sales are up 22% over 2019 so far this quarter. Its stock rose more than 25% on Friday.

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As staffing goes, so goes Red Robin

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 11, 2021

Sales at the burger chain returned to 2019 levels, and labor improvements are driving further growth.

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Worker shortages are cutting into Pollo Tropical’s earnings

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 11, 2021

The fast casual is recovering from the pandemic but it said its growth is being slowed in cities where it is having a hard time finding employees.

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BurgerFi’s openings take a big hit due to supply and labor shortages

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 11, 2021

The better-burger brand had planned to open up to 30 new restaurants this year. On Thursday, the fast casual revised that estimate to 18 new stores.

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Dutch Bros sales improve despite 'headwinds,' thanks to loyalty

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2021

The company’s new rewards app has already proven popular among customers and it is looking for new capabilities to improve it further.

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At Krispy Kreme, high commodity and labor costs hit margins

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2021

The doughnut chain raised prices in September, for the second time this year, to offset its higher costs.

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Wendy’s sales rise, thanks to digital and breakfast

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2021

But the company said that “macroeconomic challenges” kept sales from meeting its expectations.

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Freshii continues to lag due to slow urban recovery

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 10, 2021

The Canadian fast casual’s same-store sales remain down more than 20% over pre-pandemic levels during the third quarter.

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Focus on traffic pays off for First Watch

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 09, 2021

A couple of unconventional moves have helped the chain generate some of its best traffic ever.

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Sysco says it passed along a 13.4% cost spike to customers with little pushback

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2021

The distribution giant told Wall Street that it also made progress in fulfilling customers' orders despite product outages.

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