Domino’s saw 16.1% same-store sales growth in the U.S. for the second quarter. The soaring performance was notably tied to the increase in digital and delivery orders.

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent to fast-casual Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana brands, said same-store sales improved as the second quarter progressed, but was forced to close all dining rooms again in mid-July. For Q2, same-store sales were down 31.6% at Pollo Tropical and down 19.2% at Taco Cabana.

For the third quarter ended June 3, Luby’s Inc., parent to Luby’s Cafeteria and Fuddruckers, saw sales decline to $19 million from $74.8 million in the prior-year quarter. In late July, the company, which is seeking a sale of part or all of the company, said it had closed 16 units so far in the fiscal year.

At Chipotle Mexican Grill, same-store sales fell 9.8% during the quarter that ended June 30. Same-store sales were down as much as 24% in April, but by June had improved to growth of 2%. Digital sales grew 216.3% for the quarter and accounted for 60.7% of sales. Meanwhile, delivery sales increased 125% compared to the pre-COVID period.

Del Taco saw a 10.1% decrease in same-store sales for the third quarter ended June 16, leaders said the brand was seeing sequential improvement in the current quarter, despite the brand not having reopened any dining rooms as of late July. The company was focusing on menu innovation, mobile-app giveaways, improving the drive-thru experience and adding delivery-only kitchen stations.

At BJ’s Restaurants, same-store sales fell 57.2% in the second quarter ended June 30. In late July, the number of units with open dining rooms fell to 70% from 95% as many had to reclose amid spikes in the number of cases of coronavirus.

Combined same-store sales for Bloomin’ Brands’ four restaurant chains were down 63.9% in the second quarter ended June 28. The company didn’t lay off any workers during the height of the pandemic, which it said was helping sales bounce back as restaurants reopened.

U.S. same-store sales for McDonald’s fell 8.7% for the second quarter ended June 30, with results sequentially improving each month. Global same-store sales declined 23.9%. Guest counts also remained down, particularly during the morning daypart.

Starbucks saw U.S. same-store sales fall 41% with a 53% decrease in traffic for the third quarter. By June, more than 90% of its U.S. stores had reopened with new features such as curbside pickup and entryway handoff options, though Starbucks had begun asking landlords for rent relief through 2021.

During the quarter ended June 30, Dine Brands Global saw same-store sales fall 49.4% at Applebee’s and 59.1% at IHOP. Although the quarter was bad, it was not as bad as management expected, and CEO Steve Joyce said the difficult restaurant climate could provide the opportunity to acquire more concepts.

For the second quarter ended June 24, Denny’s continued to see low same-store sales – down about 39% in June – due to reduced operating hours. About 30% of the brand’s U.S. units were operating at the full 24 hours. The brand had added Shareable Family Packs and streamlined menus to its toolkit.

Wingstop saw same-store sales continue to soar in the second quarter ended June 27, with a 31.9% increase domestically. The brand credited digital sales, saying they allow the company to occupy smaller and less attractive real estate than most restaurant brands. Wingstop also opened more ghost kitchens during the quarter.

The Cheesecake Factory saw same-store sales fall 56.9% for the second quarter ended June 30, although units with reopened indoor dining rooms were capturing about 80% of prior-year sales levels in the third quarter as of July 30, the company said. The brand said customers were eager to eat out, with wait times of 20 minutes to an hour on weekends.

At Yum Brands, two restaurants – KFC and Pizza Hut – posted positive same-store sales in the U.S. in the second quarter, while Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill saw drops. The company said Taco Bell was rebounding from early pandemic challenges, while Pizza Hut was also on the road to recovery. Digital sales for Yum Brands as a whole reached an all-time high of $3.5 billion.

Same-store sales at Dunkin’ were still down by 18.7% in the U.S. for the second quarter, but were improving sequentially each month, according to Scott Murphy, president of Dunkin’ Americas. The brand was planning to close up to 1,150 underperforming units.

El Pollo Loco saw same-store sales decrease 9.7% in the quarter, but comps were improving each month and June was up 0.6%. The chain was planning to launch keto and veggie burritos and to continue offering free delivery through Postmates.

For the second quarter ended June 30, same-store sales at Texas Roadhouse declined 32.8% at company restaurants and 32.1% at domestic franchise restaurants. Same-store sales improved progressively each month during the quarter. The company was considering design changes to its restaurants to accommodate off-premise sales.

For Potbelly, same-store sales improved throughout the second quarter ended June 28, from the late March low of down 68% to a decline in the mid 20% range throughout June. The brand had closed 16 restaurants but halved its number of potential closings, thanks to “constructive discussions” with landlords, the company said.

Same-store sales at Wendy’s were down 5.8% systemwide and 4.4% in the U.S. for the second quarter ended June 28. The brand was planning a $15 million breakfast push in the last half of the year, as the new daypart contributed 8% of sales in the quarter.

Noodles & Company reported a 30.9% drop in systemwide same-store sales for the quarter, although it did see sequential improvements in July. Much of the brand’s recovery has been driven by digital business, where sales grew 135% for the quarter and accounted for 74% of all sales. The company said its new unit growth would focus on small-format stores with drive-up lanes for mobile orders, useful during the pandemic.

Jack in the Box reported a 6.6% same-store sales increase in the third quarter ended July 5, despite a “substantial decline in traffic.” It was the strongest performance in five years, and new CEO Darin Harris attributed it to a rapid pivot, check growth and menu innovation.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen continued to lead Restaurant Brands International Inc.’s same-store sales, rising 24.8% in the second quarter ended June 30, as Burger King’s same-store sales fell 13.4% and Tim Hortons’ declined 29.3%. Popeyes’ growth was attributed to prior momentum from last year’s chicken sandwich debut.

Papa John’s saw same-store sales in North America increase a record-breaking 28% in the second quarter ended June 28, thanks to both its long-term recovery strategy and its quick pivoting during the pandemic, including adding three million new digital customers during the quarter.

At Chuy’s, same-store sales fell 39% in the second quarter ended June 28. The company said in early August customers were increasingly choosing to dine on its patios even as restaurant dining rooms reopened, with patio business making up 10% to 13% of sales, as opposed to its prior average of 7.9%. The brand reported strong off-premise sales as well.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers reported a same-store sales decline of 41.4% for the second quarter ended July 12, with off-premise sales increasing 208.7% and accounting for 63.8% of total sales. The casual-dining chain was resuming its pre-pandemic turnaround plan, including remodels, a new prototype store, expanded outdoor dining and Donatos Pizza in Seattle.

Same-store sales for the fourth quarter ended June 24 were down for both of Brinker International’s full-service brands: 10.9% at Chili’s and 44.6% at Maggiano’s. Meanwhile, Brinker’s new virtual brand, It’s Just Wings, was doing about $3 million average weekly sales in its first seven weeks.