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Applebee’s and IHOP Are Latest Chains to See Big Potential in Delivery

5 years ago

While earnings for Dine Brands' companies tell two different stories, returns from off-premise sales for both are too big to ignore.

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Denny’s Growth Isn’t Happening In Its Dining Rooms

5 years ago

Yet another food chain is proving that delivery and takeout is a trend restaurants would be foolish to ignore.

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Chili’s Earnings Fueled by Marketing and Takeout Demand

5 years ago

Marketing campaigns and rewards programs can only stretch so far. Chili's elongated success in keeping new-found customers will depend on getting takeout and delivery right fast.

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Pizza Hut Says It Will Use Robots to Cook Pizza En Route

5 years ago

Pizza Hut is great at these announcements. Meanwhile, Domino's is already filling potholes and making people happy.

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Wagamama Acquired by Restaurant Group Plc

5 years ago

Wagamama's global presence in key markets is a bonus for any acquirer, short-term stock drop or not.

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Outback Parent Company Sees Great Promise In Off-Premise Sales

5 years ago

Unlike some of its competitors, Bloomin' Brands is bullish on the potential of delivery, take-out, and catering to eventually make up 30 percent of the company's overall sales. They are willing to invest in everything from an in-house delivery team to store remodels with specific delivery-friendly components to make it happen.

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Wingstop CEO Wants to ‘Digitize Every Transaction’

5 years ago

Wingstop's digital sales and tech-forward initiatives are poised to launch it into pizza delivery territory, but it still needs to contend with a nationwide awareness and recognition issue.

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Chipotle Needs to Get More Customers Into Its Restaurants

5 years ago

While Chipotle has stopped losing guests because of scares, it needs to add new ones to replace those that have not come back or who have yet to try it.

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Cinnabon Owner Eyes Rumored 2019 Focus Brands IPO

5 years ago

A Focus Brands IPO is long awaited, though the restaurant investor is not short on cash.

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Shake Shack Launches Online Ordering

5 years ago

Finally, customers no longer have to download Shake Shack's app in order to place a digital order for pickup. We expect digital sales to rise for the chain now that they'll be able to reach more customers online.

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Joe & The Juice’s Private Equity Owners Want an IPO for 2019

5 years ago

Joe & The Juice has great branding and a unique product, but with its high prices and unique menu items, we don't see it breaking out of specific urban markets.

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Restaurant Brands International CEO: ‘We’re Really Just Playing Catch-Up’ on Technology

5 years ago

This won't be the only time that we hear this sentiment from industry CEOs who have been dragging their feet on offering delivery, updating loyalty programs, and utilizing in-store technology. On the plus side, they get to learn from others' mistakes.