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How Popeyes changed the chicken business

How did a once-struggling, regional bone-in chicken chain overtake KFC, the formerly dominant player in the U.S. market? With a fixation on sandwiches and many more new restaurants.

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Why the potential MOD Pizza bankruptcy is a big problem

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual pizza chain's apparent downfall may color the industry's condition more than Red Lobster. But MOD was a victim of its own decisions.

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How AI is helping BJ's Restaurants see the future

The casual-dining chain is using an AI tool that can pinpoint sales weeks in advance, allowing managers to make smarter staffing decisions.

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Wall Street flees the restaurant business

The Bottom Line: It’s been a tough year for many restaurant chains so far in 2024, and stock prices reflect that difficulty.