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Mike Isabella Concepts declares bankruptcy

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2018

The celebrity chef says publicity over a sexual harassment lawsuit led to a sales decline and lost development deals.

Financing

Mini-IPO companies find little love on Wall Street

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 28, 2018

Fat Brands and iPic Entertainment have both struggled to create investor enthusiasm, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Muscle Maker Grill faces lawsuits over closed locations

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 27, 2018

The fast-casual health food franchise has been closing restaurants since its failed IPO.

Financing

Mild hurricane season could be good for restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 27, 2018

Despite Hurricane Lane, few Atlantic storms means the next three months will be a sales roller coaster, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

What will Cava and Zoes Kitchen look like if $300M acquisition goes through?

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 23, 2018

“Everything’s on the table,” Cava CEO Brett Schulman told Restaurant Business.

Financing

A good summer for restaurants, but not for chains

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2018

July sales spiked 9.7%, but large brands are still seeing traffic problems, thanks perhaps to “chain fatigue.”

Financing

Cava to acquire Zoes Kitchen for $300M

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 17, 2018

The fast-casual deal was largely financed by an investment from Panera Bread’s founder.

Operations

What’s on restaurateurs’ minds? Depends on their gender

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 16, 2018

A survey of 1,000 small business owners found pronounced differences in the business attitudes of male and female operators.

Financing

Bellagreen secures $2.7M in funding

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 16, 2018

The fast-casual chain, formerly known as Ruggles Green, plans to expand across Texas.

Financing

Twin Peaks’ sales keep climbing

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2018

The company says its same-store sales rose 9.4% in the second quarter, thanks in part to its focus on sports.

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