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Burger King’s owner finds the U.S. a tough market

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2018

Domestic same-store sales for the burger chain, Popeyes and Tim Hortons all fell in the third quarter.

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Roark Capital raises another $6.5B

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2018

The restaurant-heavy private-equity firm completed fundraising for two new funds.

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There is no room for any more restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 22, 2018

The U.S. restaurant industry is saturated, and here’s why, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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2018 top independent restaurants in Las Vegas

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2018

Las Vegas is home to the top-grossing restaurant in the country, Tao, along with 12 others from our ranking. Newcomer Beauty & Essex opened a Vegas location that mirrors the original in New York City.

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What's worrying independents in 2018?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2018

Leading operators share their top concerns—and how they are coping.

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2018 top independent restaurants in Washington, D.C.

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2018

Six of the nation's highest-grossing restaurants are in Washington, D.C., and range from the oldest on our ranking to a new concept from Farmers Restaurant Group called Farmers Fishers Bakers.

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Ruby Tuesday has closed 51 locations this year

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 16, 2018

The casual-dining chain has said little about its next CEO following the departure of Ray Blanchette.

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2018 top independent restaurants in Chicagoland

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2018

Fifteen of the country's highest-grossing independents are located in Chicago and the surrounding area, an increase of three from last year's list. The number is bolstered by a group of steakhouse newcomers including Maple & Ash, RPM Steak and Swift & Sons.

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