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Coffee is in, pizza is out, and some legacy QSR chains are struggling with much-needed turnarounds.

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Texas Roadhouse becomes largest US casual-dining chain with 755 locations.

Texas Roadhouse reported 6.2% same-store sales growth for the second quarter, driven by strong traffic and its fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit weekly sales increases.

In the full-service sector, the gap is widening between the casual-dining leaders (like Chili’s and Texas Roadhouse) and chains that are struggling to remain innovative and relevant.

In August 2017, the late, great Kent Taylor was asked about third-party delivery, which was just bursting onto the scene at the time.

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Texas Roadhouse doesn’t really need to offer delivery. It’s one of the hottest restaurant chains in the industry, currently riding a streak of positive same-store sales that dates back to 2010, excluding the pandemic.

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New data from Placer.ai shows QSR foot traffic dropped 4.4% in May, while full-service restaurants saw a slight uptick in visits.

Sweetgreen’s same-store sales fell nearly 13% in the first quarter .

American Customer Satisfaction Index data shows Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse leading the casual dining sector as metrics for order accuracy and waitstaff helpfulness improve.

A recent ACSI study highlights how rising menu prices are driving QSR diners toward convenience stores and supermarkets, forcing operators to refocus on perceived value.

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