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Restaurants continue raising prices faster than grocers

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2024

Menu price inflation slowed at fast-food restaurants last month. But prices throughout the industry continue to increase faster than at supermarkets.

Financing

The difference between winners and losers in a tough restaurant market

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2024

A Deeper Dive: This week's episode of the podcast features James Walker, CEO of Frisch's Restaurants, to talk about the state of the restaurant industry.

Financing

An Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas franchisee shuts down

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2024

A six-unit operator with locations in Texas and Minnesota closed its locations and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, citing continued losses.

Financing

Welcome to the latest restaurant recession

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 03, 2024

The Bottom Line: Bankruptcy filings, closures, strategic alternatives and a sudden value messaging all suggest the industry is in a tough spot. But many brands are still thriving.

Financing

Fast-food restaurants are hit hardest as customers cut back

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2024

The giant food distributor Sysco said the consumer environment has been tougher on restaurants than expected this year due to higher menu prices.

Financing

Frustrated fast-food customers are apparently heading to Walmart

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2024

The retail giant suggested its value is pulling customers away from restaurants, where menu prices continue to increase.

Financing

Fast-food menu price inflation is accelerating as deflation hits grocers

By Jonathan Maze on May 15, 2024

Prices at limited-service restaurants accelerated last month while grocery store prices declined, according to new federal data.

Financing

Restaurant job growth appears to be slowing

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2024

The restaurant industry added 6,600 jobs in April, according to new federal data, continuing a pattern of slower overall job growth.

Financing

Restaurant menu prices show signs of easing

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2024

Prices at restaurants increased slower than the overall rate of inflation in March. But they still increased faster than they did at the grocery store.

Technology

Restaurants say they're bearing the brunt of delivery chargebacks

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 05, 2024

Operators complain of frequent fraud and a cumbersome process for getting their money back from delivery providers. “They make nothing simple for you.”

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