Sarah E. Lockyer

Restaurant operators nationwide are arming themselves with value promotions, new menu offerings and continued cost cutting to fight against what is shaping up to be a challenging 2009.The year ahead is not likely to...

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LOUISVILLE Ky. Yum! Brands Inc. has targeted 2009 as the year for its U.S. business to finally run on all cylinders. —After years of relying on overseas sales and profit to drive corporate...

NEW YORK —Typically, this time of year is filled with brisk holiday-related sales and upbeat forecasts for the year ahead. Given the difficult and uncertain economic...

Maximizing the profit-and-loss statement has become a mantra for restaurant operators looking for ways to survive—and even thrive—during the current economic downturn.In addition to the more visible strategies...

Editor’s note: Analyze This is a quarterly look at a publicly traded restaurant company that has sparked discussion, for better or worse, among securities analysts. The comments do not necessarily reflect the views of...

LOUISVILLE Ky. Papa John’s International Inc. said earlier this month it would reduce the price it charges operators for cheese and explore ways to provide financial assistance during the credit freeze. ...