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As it loses customers to rivals, McDonald's shifts its focus to value

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The consumer is cutting back, but not everywhere

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An in-depth look at a fast-growing c-store chicken concept

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The odds for keeping delivery fees and large-party gratuities aren't looking good

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Restaurant tech firm InKind acquires Etta Collective out of bankruptcy

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KFC is struggling in the U.S., and not just due to weather

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STK parent One Group completes acquisition of Benihana for $365M

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Long lines at kiosks can stress customers, study finds

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Donatos Pizza CEO Tom Krouse to retire; Kevin King named new chief executive

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The consumer is cutting back, but not everywhere

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Dave & Buster’s bets on arcade wagering

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Boxer Ramen shutters 4 units following bankruptcy

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The consumer is cutting back, but not everywhere

The Bottom Line: Early earnings from major restaurant chains suggest the consumer has taken a distinct turn for the worse so far in 2024.

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Meet the restaurant industry's new government adversary

Reality Check: The FTC wants the business to change several longstanding operating conventions. Has it heard why that's a bad idea?

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Why are so many restaurant chains filing for bankruptcy?

The Bottom Line: A combination of rising costs and weakening sales, and more expensive debt, has caused real problems for restaurant chains. But the industry is also really difficult.

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5 bonbons from Denny's not-so-sweet quarterly update

Traffic slumped, but the family-dining stalwart offered a few aha moments in its recount of what happened.

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Boxer Ramen shutters 4 units following bankruptcy

Boxer Ramen and sister brand SuperDeluxe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February. Both are owned by Portland, Oregon, restaurateur Micah Camden.

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Burger King is investing another $300M in remodels

The fast-food chain is expanding its “Royal Reset” remodel program to fund more restaurant remodels through 2028.

Operations

How restaurants can set themselves apart as banquet venues

As banquet season heats up and customers reach out to host their special events like conferences, weddings or graduations, operators want to nail down a unique set of offerings that will separate them from other venues.

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Marketing and digital drove McDonald's sales last quarter

U.S. same-store sales at the fast-food restaurant giant grew 2.5% in the first quarter. But traffic is down at the chain’s restaurants amid pressure on the consumer.

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New York mandates a new employee benefit: Paid leave for expectant parents

The state's nearly $400 billion budget also obliges restaurants and other employers to provide paid half-hour breaks for nursing mothers.