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This week’s 5 head-spinning restaurant moments: 1 more inch

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2018

A cattle rustling by one of Chick-fil-A's competitors was just one instance of operators pushing the traditional boundaries of the restaurant business this week.

Financing

Names are the game for Del Taco

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2018

The company hopes personal introductions elevate service—and sales.

Operations

BJ’s sees significant jump in same-store sales

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 27, 2018

The casual-dining chain reported a 5.6% increase in comps for its second quarter.

Financing

World politics hit McDonald’s

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2018

Brexit and trade negotiations impact the company’s labor costs, and its traffic, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Burger King takes a stand on the ‘pink tax’

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 26, 2018

The company used its Chicken Fries to highlight the higher prices women pay for female versions of products.

Financing

Technomic: June restaurant sales improve

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 26, 2018

But traffic continues to fall as consumers vary their restaurant selections, according to the latest Technomic Index.

Financing

Digital orders and higher prices fuel Chipotle sales

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 26, 2018

But traffic is down as the company works on efforts to lure more customers.

Operations

How restaurants can introduce fermented foods safely

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jul. 26, 2018

The process works best at room temperature, which tends to be a food safety danger zone, Advice Guy says.

Marketing

5 of the summer’s craziest restaurant marketing stunts

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 26, 2018

It appears the summer heat might be getting to restaurant marketing departments. Here’s a sampling of some of the wildest gimmicks from concepts around the country.

Financing

McDonald’s trying more value as traffic slips

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 26, 2018

The company is planning a two-for-$5 offer next month amid continued declines in U.S. guest counts.

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