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August 8, 2011
McD posts positive July sales trends
U.S. units book 4.4% same-store sales increase
May 2, 2011
Industry reports improvement, but rising fuel and commodity costs threaten progress
In an NRA Show preview, this business update tackles the ups and downs facing 2011
April 8, 2011
Restaurant industry has long road to recovery
Product innovation, not rapid growth, vital to rebuilding traffic, NPD says
March 24, 2011
Analyst: Wendy's breakfast, burgers will lift sales by 4Q
Breakfast sales could reach up to $250k per store, according to an analyst
January 20, 2011
Analysts: Arby's could fetch $300M-plus
Chain’s possible value could reach between 5x and 8x EBITDA
October 26, 2010
P.F. Chang’s retail product sales soar
Revenue from chain's line of frozen dinners surpass expected figures
October 3, 2010
Recession’s end cold comfort to industry still feeling its effects
The Great Recession, which reduced U.S. restaurant visits by as much as 2 billion year over year, will have a long-lasting impact on the industry.

September 26, 2010
Analysts: Prepare for higher food costs
Guest traffic imperative to offset increased costs
August 15, 2010
Commodities take center stage
Operators may face increased costs as wheat, coffee prices rise.
June 16, 2010
Convenience, price key to driving fast-casual sales
Offering more convenient locations and lower prices could drive sales for fast-casual concepts like Panera and Chipotle, a survey finds.
April 27, 2010
P.F. Chang's plans price hike as traffic improves
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. P.F. Chang’s Bistro Inc. plans to take a “modest” price increase in late...
April 4, 2010
A timeline for health care reform
As the federal health care insurance reform measure emerges from months of rancorous legislative turmoil, industry experts are beginning to understand how and when the sweeping law will impact the foodservice business.
July 29, 2009
Analyst cuts McD stock expectations
OAK BROOK Ill. Even the best restaurant companies can’t seem to catch a break in...
July 19, 2009
Despite improved 2nd-Q results, Ruby feels investor indifference
Ruby Tuesday Inc. posted another quarter of financial results that topped both corporate and Wall...
March 15, 2009
Analyst: Casual chains should shrink for sales recovery
NEW YORK Casual-dining chains should close a net of 1,200 locations, or about 7 percent...
November 19, 2008
Cheesecake Factory to try value menu
CALABASAS HILLS Calif. Amid negative same-store sales and double-digit drops in profit, The Cheesecake Factory...
November 2, 2008
McD scores amid downturn, but doubts persist about espresso, Dollar Menu plans
As independent and chain restaurants nationwide struggled in recent months amid dwindling traffic and waning...
August 10, 2008
Bennigan’s brand to carry on after parent’s bankruptcy
Franchisees of the 30-year-old Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern brand are vowing to soldier on despite...
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