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Rent is less unreachable for restaurants in June, survey finds

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 30, 2022

The percentage of places that couldn't meet their lease obligations declined, even with landlords aggressively hiking charges.

Consumer Trends

Remembering the mother of all supply-chain disruptions

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 28, 2022

Think inflation at the gasoline pumps is a four-alarm issue for the economy? Consider this fuel crisis of the not-so-distant past.

Financing

Darden's Q4 margins outstrip pre-COVID levels despite below-inflation pricing

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 23, 2022

The parent of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse said its ongoing effort to simplify operations lowered labor costs.

Financing

Inflation is festering into a lethal threat for restaurants, new data shows

By Peter Romeo on May 24, 2022

About 72% of operators fear they won't be able to remain in business if costs don't moderate.

Financing

Tim Hortons sees a future in the afternoons

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2022

The coffee chain believes it has considerable potential selling food in the afternoons. But it is also pushing more espresso and cold beverages and, naturally, drive-thrus.

Financing

Technomic Top 500 by the numbers

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 08, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the most notable numbers from this year’s Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

Financing

Big franchises grew their market share during the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2022

Large chains and their franchisees are enjoying strong valuations and record cash flows, according to a new report, and international growth is thriving. But growing in the U.S. could get difficult.

Financing

Consumers flocked to fine dining restaurants last year

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 29, 2022

The Bottom Line: Among winners and losers during the fourth quarter, fine dining stood out. But strong performances were common as the industry largely recovered its lost sales.

Financing

Looking for experiences, consumers flock to polished casual restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 24, 2022

The Bottom Line: The Melting Pot had its best year in a decade last year. One reason is consumer demand for get-togethers.

Financing

For restaurants, higher prices and thinner margins

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2022

The Bottom Line: Even though operators are raising prices at historically high rates, they are still not capturing their increased costs.

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