On a mostly tough set of restaurant chain earnings

This has been a tough quarter for restaurants.This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants examines a tough set of restaurant earnings.Several chains, including fast-food giants McDonald’s, Starbucks and Yum Brands, reported weak topline results. But so have growth brands Chipotle and Wingstop. We talk about what’s going on with those results.We also talk about a pair of standouts, Chili’s and Taco Bell, that have both thrived despite these challenges.And we discuss Panera Bread’s closure of dough-making facilities and its shift to par-baked bread. Is that a good idea? Also, Joe on Tech Check talks about Seamless.