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... Meanwhile, Starbucks sales surge in Q1

 Jan. 23, 2015

Latest earnings suggest the coffee chain's efforts to drive sales outside of the morning rush are starting to show success. Breakfast-sandwich sales also surged 29 percent, while lunch-food was up 15 percent.

Wendy’s to sell hundreds of restaurants, bakery operations

 May 06, 2015

In announcing first-quarter financial results, the chain shared it’s moving forward with plans to sell 540 company-owned restaurants in the U.S. as well as its Ohio-based bakery business.

Lone Star shuts restaurants, leaving a mystery

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 25, 2017

The cowboy-themed chain is the latest casual dining brand to close stores in a difficult environment.

Operations

Cracking down on dine and dash

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Sep. 28, 2017

The law gives operators lots of leeway when it comes to dealing with thieves, Advice Guy says.

Financing

Captain D's sold to Sentinel Capital

By Peter Romeo and Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2017

The deal gives the seafood QSR chain its third private-equity owner in four years.

Financing

Are there too many Starbucks?

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2018

The company's weak traffic, despite massive spending on technology, is prompting saturation concerns.

Financing

Jamba Juice stock surges amid strong sales

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2018

The company said its same-store sales were the best in more than two years.

Financing

Applebee's Texas stores to honor coupons from any business in March

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 02, 2018

The franchisee will offer up to 50% off food purchases throughout the month.

Financing

Why delivery is beating meal kits

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 18, 2018

Customer retention for delivery orders is easily besting meal kit services, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Grow or go

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 06, 2000

I'm sure you've read all the statistics and studies on this subject. The foodservice industry is way behind the curve when it comes to professional development. Good managers who go unchallenged have only one choice: look for another job where they can learn new skills and earn higher pay as a result.

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