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How your restaurant sales and profits compare to competitors' and what you can do to improve financial performance

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This is why the restaurant business is in a value war right now

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 24, 2024

The Bottom Line: Same-store sales have slowed markedly for the past year as customers shifted to other options. And now operators are furiously working to get them back.

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A 48-unit Subway franchisee declares bankruptcy

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 24, 2024

River Subs LLC, a large operator out of San Antonio, is seeking Chapter 11 debt protection after losing a nearly $3 million judgment in a wrongful death lawsuit.

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The eatertainment business shows signs of wear

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 24, 2024

The Bottom Line: The food-and-games concept Chicago WhirlyBall filed for bankruptcy last week as companies like Dave & Buster’s and TopGolf show sales weakness.

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Burger King franchisee Sun Holdings makes a play for Uncle Julio's

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2024

The large operator has acquired the debt in the casual-dining Mexican chain, paving the way for a potential acquisition.

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Consumers reshape the burger business

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2024

Technomic Top 500 data reveals a shift in consumer demand for burgers at restaurants, away from traditional fast-food outlets. But they're not all shifting to fast-casual chains.

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2 more reminders that the restaurant business is risky

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2024

The Bottom Line: Franchising is no less risky than opening your own restaurant. Just ask former NFL player David Tyree and the former president of McDonald's Mexico.

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The 10 largest burger chains in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2024

Some of the country’s largest restaurant chains serve burgers as their main dish. Here’s a look at the 10 biggest, according to the Technomic Top 500.

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Saladworks-parent WOWorks is shopping for new brands to buy

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 20, 2024

The platform company is almost finished assimilating its existing six brands. Now it's time to add to the family, said CEO Kelly Roddy.

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Pizza Hut is warring with one of its largest franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2024

Operator EYM Pizza closed 15 locations in Indiana amid a lawsuit from the pizza chain franchisor over unpaid royalties and poor performance.

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A look at some of the restaurant industry's biggest concerns

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Scott Redler, co-founder of Freddy’s and former chair of the National Restaurant Association, joins the podcast to talk about the state of the industry right now.

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