McDonald’s profit plunges 68%
Q2: U.S. same-store sales declined 8.7%; guest counts down, especially at breakfast.
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Jersey Mike’s is financing $150 million remodel program amid pandemic
While other chains stopped remodels to save money during the crisis, Jersey Mike’s CEO Peter Cancro said: ‘We just kept going.'
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Restaurant closure predictions cover the waterfront
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Forecasters seem to agree the storm is intensifying.
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BJ’s closes dining rooms that had reopened in coronavirus easing
July infection spikes in California and elsewhere reduce units with indoor dining to 70% from 95% of system.
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Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin’ Brands says no layoffs helped brand sales bounce back
Casual-dining company sees a new strength in off-premise sales since coronavirus restrictions.
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New owner of Logan’s Roadhouse, Gordon Biersch, Rock Bottom trims menus by 20%
Following an industry trend, SPB Hospitality said the pandemic has given the company a chance to rethink the size of their menus offerings.
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Del Taco joining fried chicken wars, trimming menu
Same-store sales turn positive in Q3; pandemic recovery plan includes more menu innovation, mobile app giveaways, improving the drive-thru experience, adding delivery-only kitchen stations.
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Dunkin’ Brands Group names Philip Auerbach chief digital and strategy officer as the parent of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins doubles down on customer engagement
Stephanie Meltzer-Paul and Santhosh Kumar promoted to SVPs of digital marketing and IT.
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Sonic unveils new drive-in design as part of brand makeover
Sonic Drive-In’s new drive-in area has brighter colors, wider car docks, and a covered patio with lawn games.
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Luby’s permanently closes 3 Fuddruckers, 13 cafeterias so far in fiscal year
While seeking sale, company restores some operations after coronavirus closures.
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