FRONT PAGE NEWS August Keeps Its Cool August was a steady-as-she-goes month for EHS clients. Sales came in roughly flat compared to last year, with a few strong performers balancing out modest dips at most locations. Profitability nudged up for the group overall, but it was a split decision: about half our clients grew their bottom line, and half saw it slip. The bright spot is behind the bar. Beverage cost improved at most restaurants and food cost held steady, a sign that

FRONT PAGE NEWS July Sales Sizzled While Profits Simmered Summer heat wasn't the only thing rising in July. EHS restaurant performance showed encouraging trends across the board, with overall sales up compared to last year and most operators posting a gain, while a smaller share saw a dip. Profitability told an even better story. Net operating income climbed at most restaurants, outpacing sales growth in many cases. A handful of spots did see profits slide even as sales gre

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