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Technology

What’s next for Starbucks?

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2017

Early adoption of such now-standard functions as pre-payment of mobile orders has helped Starbucks outpace the industry. What sort of sales and margin and enhancements is it eying now? Here's a preview.

Financing

Bertucci’s reportedly prepares a bankruptcy filing

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2018

The Italian chain is apparently looking for a buyer.

Financing

The challenge of raw material costs

By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 14, 2017

More than two in five operators have said that, of all factors, higher costs have most negatively impacted their operating profit in the past five years.

Financing

Hurricane Harvey's toll: 15% sales hit

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2017

A gauge of the storm's impact also shows how a big pay-per-view event TKO'd business.

Operations

Casual dining on life support? Not this week

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2018

Early Q1 earnings reports show some big-name players reaping the benefits of programs that began long ago.

Operations

Time to set up the outdoors

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 14, 2017

Rooftops and patios can be a big draw—if the upfront costs add up.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Forced retirements

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2017

Venerable business principles and concepts were shipped off to the old folks' home this week, worsening observers' neck arthritis.

Domino’s posts another double-digit comp gain

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2017

Management said the momentum is sustainable.

Financing

Texas DQ franchisee files for bankruptcy

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2017

The operation plans to close about 25 stores.

Pie Five closes nearly 15% of system

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2017

The Rave Restaurant holding was outperformed by its older sister concept, Pizza Inn.

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