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How your restaurant sales and profits compare to competitors' and what you can do to improve financial performance

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Dutch Bros stock gets hammered, despite a strong quarter

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2024

The drive-thru coffee chain reported sales and earnings that bested Wall Street estimates and it raised guidance for the year. Yet its stock price plunged more than 20%.

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A tough environment interrupts Burger King's comeback

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2024

The fast-food chain, and most of its sister concepts, watched sales soften last quarter as consumers pull back on spending. But Tim Hortons Canada is thriving.

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Todd Penegor steps in at a crucial time for Papa Johns

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2024

The pizza-delivery chain is losing ground to competitors as consumers shift to more value-oriented fare. It will be up to the former Wendy’s CEO to find the right balance.

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Krispy Kreme stock soars thanks to Walmart, McDonald's and Dolly Parton

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2024

The doughnut chain said it is exploring plans to go nationwide in Walmart stores as it expands its deal with Target and McDonald’s.

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TGI Fridays' acquisition by Hostmore is suddenly in question

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 08, 2024

U.K.-based Hostmore said this week that the deal has been delayed as the two sides work to sell their corporate TGI Fridays and go fully franchised.

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Applebee's says it's losing lower-income diners to grocery stores

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 07, 2024

The casual-dining chain plans to be even more aggressive on value as inflation catches up with consumers. But it lowered its outlook for the rest of the year.

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Here are the companies that have filed for bankruptcy this year

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2024

Sixteen restaurant chains, operating companies or large franchisees have filed for bankruptcy so far in 2024.

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The operating environment is unusual right now

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2024

The Bottom Line: The year is filled with some odd results, with companies trading share, fast food considered a luxury and otherworldly results at wing chains.

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Why China is causing headaches for Starbucks

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Consultant Joel Silverstein joins the Restaurant Business podcast to discuss the state of international markets for restaurants, particularly the crazy coffee business in China.

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Noodles & Company could close up to 20 underperforming restaurants

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 07, 2024

As the fast-casual chain's turnaround effort unfolds, CEO Drew Madsen said a portfolio review could result in some units being shuttered.

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