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Papa John’s sales accelerate even as more normalcy returns

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2021

The pizza chain's sales improved in September as consumers order more stuffed crust pizzas and Papadias while watching sports and entertainment.

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Shake Shack is almost getting back to 2019 growth

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 04, 2021

The fast casual’s same-store sales remained down significantly over 2019, but have improved in October, with suburban restaurants soaring above all others.

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At Cheesecake Factory, takeout becomes a growth business

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2021

The chain’s sales have recovered from the pandemic and accelerated, while more than a quarter of them are for takeout and delivery.

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Starbucks is making a big bet on a post-pandemic recovery

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 28, 2021

The company says the wage increases it is planning to make next year will hurt margins. But executives say the investments are important as it expects customer count to return.

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