At Bloomin’ Brands, same-store sales were up 0.8% overall, with increases of 0.6% at Outback Steakhouse, 3.5% at Carrabba’s Italian Grill and 0.5% at Bonefish Grill, and a decrease of 2.5% at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. The company was leaning into technology to improve quality and pacing.

CAVA experienced same-store sales growth of over 18% in its first earnings report, illustrating interest and demand. In its second quarter, the company opened 16 net new restaurants and ended the quarter with 279 restaurants, a 43.1% increase year-over-year.

Chipotle reported a same-store sales increase of 7.4%, growing traffic and sales but missing analysts’ expectations as the company continued its focus on operational execution. The brand is hoping to ease development delays by calling cities directly.

Denny’s saw same-store sales grow 3% across the board at both franchised and company operated restaurants. The company is working toward its goal of having the system open 24/7; currently about 75% of Denny’s restaurants are operating with late-night hours.

At Dine Brands, same-store sales were down 1% at Applebee’s and up 2.1% at IHOP. Company CEO John Peyton said guests are increasingly selecting LTO and value offerings.

Same-store sales were up 0.1% at Domino’s Pizza as the company mapped out a new future with Uber Eats, an updated loyalty program, and more.

Dutch Bros reported same-store sales growth of 3.8%, but the biggest news out of the coffee chain is the promotion of Christine Barone to CEO.

First Watch reported same-store sales growth of 7.8% and nine restaurant openings, with a strong store pipeline of 45-51 still to come this year.

Krispy Kreme saw “sales per hub” increase 9%, largely thanks to partnerships like those with McDonald’s, Amazon and Costco. Under its new omnichannel strategy, the brand is growing and relying on strong retail partnerships to increase global points of access.

McDonald’s saw same-store sales jump by 10.3%, driven by the Grimace Shake campaign and gained market share in chicken. The company said it is looking south for domestic growth.

Noodles & Company saw same-store sales drop by 5.5% as consumers push back against price hikes. The fast-casual chain said it is evaluating its menu offerings and plans to launch Chicken Parmesan in the coming months.

Same-store sales at Papa Johns dropped 1%, with CEO Rob Lynch describing April 2023 as the worst month of same-store sales since he joined the company in August 2019. Franchisee stores are lagging company-owned unit performance.

Potbelly reported a same-store sales bump of 12.9%, and is continuing to roll out digital kitchens in new stores and higher-volume units. CEO Bob Wright says the technology saves time.

Same-store sales at Portillo’s grew nearly 6%, driven by menu price increases of nearly 10%, while the brand also opened new stores. 

Same-store sales at Shake Shack were up 3% as in-store dining improves and the chain returns to profitability. Meanwhile, chief operating officer Zachary Koff is leaving the company as of Sept. 7.

Same-store sales at Starbucks rose 7% in the U.S. with a 1% rise in transactions. The increase was largely due to price increases, beverage customization and increased food attachment from customers, which led to record weekly sales.

Sweetgreen reported a same-store sales increase of 3%, versus 16% the year prior. The company’s Infinite Kitchen was proving to be a success for the restaurant brand, while its loyalty program Sweetpass wasn’t seeing as positive results.

Texas Roadhouse saw a 9% same-store sales increase and an average of $147,000 in weekly sales. The company’s margins were pressured by beef and labor inflation.

Wendy’s reported a same-store sales increase of 5.1%, with positive results from a recent push into the late-night daypart. The company recently started advertising that business for the first time in four years.

Same-store sales at Wingstop were up 16.8%, mostly driven by transaction growth. The company is eyeing average unit volumes of $2 million as it irons out recent supply-chain volatility.

At Yum Brands, same-store sales were up 9%, with brand growth of 13% at KFC, 4% at Taco Bell and 4% at Pizza Hut, and flat same-store sales at The Habit Burger Grill. KFC stole the show with its recovering China business, product innovation and value strategy.