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Papa Johns, Dutch Bros, Red Robin
Papa Johns sales took a hit last quarter. Dutch Bros is apparently not hurting for traffic. And Red Robin is turning to discounts after two years of …
1 year, 8 months ago
2024 election, Tim Hortons, Dine Brands
What will the results of Tuesday’s election mean for the restaurant industry? RBI sees opportunity in Tim Hortons. And Applebee’s and IHOP had a roug…
1 year, 8 months ago
Fast-food sales, Burger King-China, TGI Fridays
Fast-food chain same-store sales have been weak this year, with one exception. Burger King has terminated its master franchisee in China. And the fin…
1 year, 8 months ago
TGI Fridays bankruptcy, Twin Peaks spinoff, Red Lobster COO
A casual-dining mainstay has filed for bankruptcy. Twin Peaks is getting closer to becoming a publicly traded company. And Red Lobster continues rebu…
1 year, 8 months ago
Slowing job growth, Starbucks testing, BJ’s discounts
Restaurant job growth has slowed. Starbucks will bring back more rigorous product testing. And BJ’s is stepping back from discounts and promotions.
1 year, 8 months ago
Wendy’s closures, Starbucks strategy, Applebee’s franchisee bankruptcy
Wendy’s says closing 140 locations will help it grow. Starbucks wants to return to its coffee-shop roots. And another Applebee’s franchisee has filed…
1 year, 8 months ago
Chipotle earnings and global footprint, The Cheesecake Factory’s smaller brands
Chipotle reported its first earnings recap since Brian Niccol left. That company has its sights set on a bigger global footprint. And The Cheesecake …
1 year, 8 months ago
McDonald’s earnings, Starbucks-Oleato, Smoothie King
McDonald’s sales were on the upswing in October, until the E. coli outbreak. Starbucks is ditching its olive oil-infused beverages. And Smoothie King…
1 year, 8 months ago
E. Coli, ice-cream machines, TGI Fridays
Beef was not the cause of McDonald’s E. Coli outbreak. Franchisees should have an easier time getting their infamous ice cream machines fixed. And TG…
1 year, 8 months ago
E. coli outbreak grows, Texas Roadhouse, 7-Eleven
The E. coli outbreak connected to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders continues to expand. Texas Roadhouse is defying industry trends. And 7-Eleven has big p…
1 year, 8 months ago