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Feb. 21, 2013

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Jack in the Box 1Q profit increases 73%

Company says slowed sales in January are likely temporary...More
Feb. 21, 2013

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The Cheesecake Factory: Sandy stunts 4Q sales

Company also plans to close three underperforming Grand Lux Café units...More
Feb. 20, 2013

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Texas Roadhouse: Beef costs to remain a concern

Casual-dining operator cautiously looks at further menu price increases...More
Feb. 15, 2013

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Ruth’s Hospitality Group keeps focus on traffic after 4Q sales grow

Ruth’s Hospitality Group aims to offset food cost inflation through traffic growth rather than price increases...More
Feb. 15, 2013

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Burger King 4Q profit nearly doubles, sales rise

Increase driven by systemwide sales, net unit growth and transition to a franchise model...More
Feb. 12, 2013

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Toppers Pizza ramps up growth efforts

New franchising deals call for up to 30 new restaurants this year for the 50-unit chain...More
Feb. 7, 2013

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Landry's offers to acquire Ark Restaurant Group for $71.3M

The company is offering $22 per share for the restaurant, bar and quick-service operator...More
Feb. 6, 2013

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Panera to roll out pasta systemwide

The new platform is one of many culinary initiatives planned for bakery-café chain...More
Feb. 6, 2013

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Chipotle likely to increase menu prices midyear

Company has not determined amount and exact timing of price increases...More
Feb. 5, 2013

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Chipotle 4Q profit rises despite higher food costs

Commodity costs comprised 33.5 percent of the company's revenue for the quarter...More
Feb. 5, 2013

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Yum: China sales setbacks to intensify in 2013

Growth targets remain unchanged for Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut parent despite plummeting sales in China...More
Feb. 5, 2013

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Johnny Rockets owner considers sale

Asking price could range from $100 million to $150 million...More
Jan. 28, 2013

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Veggie Grill receives $20M in funding

Private-equity firm Brentwood Associates, other investors, to help the fast-casual chain double current unit count...More
Jan. 25, 2013

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Starbucks targets drive thrus for U.S. growth 1

Drive thrus to comprise 60 percent of the 1,500 domestic units planned for the next five years...More
Jan. 24, 2013

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My Fit Foods receives funding from TSG

The private-equity firm has made a minority investment in the prepared-food brand...More
Jan. 24, 2013

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AFC Enterprises 4Q preview reveals rising sales

Popeyes parent releases preliminary financial results for the quarter and fiscal 2012...More
Jan. 24, 2013

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Ground Round pursues aggressive growth, overhaul

A new sports-themed concept, restaurant redesign, upgraded menu and plan to boost unit count are in the works...More
Jan. 23, 2013

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McDonald’s: Sales challenges will continue

CEO Don Thompson expects January global same-store sales to be slightly negative...More
Jan. 22, 2013

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Tilted Kilt names Eddie Goitia CFO

The position is new for the sports-pub chain...More
Jan. 22, 2013

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Brinker: 2Q sales rise despite traffic decline

The company reported a 4.2-percent increase in profit for the quarter...More
Jan. 14, 2013

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Largest Applebee’s franchisee adds Taco Bell to portfolio

Apple American Group acquired Southern Bells Inc., a franchise group of 76 restaurants, which are mostly Taco Bell units...More
Jan. 10, 2013

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BJ's warns on volatile consumer spending

Company's preliminary fourth-quarter results are positive, but sales remain "choppy"...More
Jan. 10, 2013

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Chuy's 4Q preview reveals rising sales

A preview of Chuy's fourth-quarter earnings said same-store sales rose 5.2 percent in the period...More
Jan. 10, 2013

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Ruby Tuesday closes Marlin & Ray's, Wok Hay brands

Officials cite lack of conversion opportunity, focus on turnaround efforts at other brands...More
Jan. 9, 2013

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How 'fiscal cliff' deal impacts small restaurateurs, franchisees

Some small business operators will see their tax rate rise by almost 5 percent as a result of the "fiscal cliff" deal reached in Washington....More

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