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Jollibee to invest $12.4M in Rick Bayless fast casual Tortas Frontera

 By Heather Lalley on Sep. 07, 2018

The largest foodservice operator in the Philippines, which recently acquired Smashburger, plans to grow the Tortas Frontera Mexican sandwich chain.

Financing

Robotic restaurant Spyce gets $21M

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2018

Investors include numerous chefs providing funds to help the concept open locations on the East Coast.

Workforce

New law ends Michigan’s tip credit—to restaurants’ delight

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2018

The restaurant industry believes it has a better chance of keeping the wage break alive if it’s fighting a law instead of a ballot proposal.

Food

McDonald’s is now testing international items in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2018

The company is serving several items from other countries in Florida.

Financing

Black Box: August same-store sales best in 3 years

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2018

But comparisons were easy and traffic remains down despite an improving economy.

Financing

A Dunkin’ Brands sale would be really expensive

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2018

Investors have speculated that JAB would buy the company, but it would likely require a record price, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Cooper’s Hawk names Michael Coyne CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2018

The former Potbelly CFO had spent a time as that chain’s interim CEO.

Marketing

Arby’s airs a new spokesperson and tagline

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2018

The chain’s focus is still on meats, but with a kicker calling attention to its complete sandwich line.

Financing

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

First Watch’s Chris Tomasso on breakfast business growth

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2018

In this episode of RB's podcast, “A Deeper Dive,” the new CEO of the fast-growing chain talks about its keys to success.

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