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Cinnabon’s owner to buy Jamba Juice for $200M

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2018

Focus Brands is paying $13 per share for the 800-unit juice chain.

Financing

Habit Burger Grill sees modest growth after a disappointing start to the year

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 02, 2018

But the fast-casual burger chain is still battling traffic woes.

Financing

Sales data shows bad news for Papa John’s after John Schnatter controversy

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2018

Technomic's Transaction Insights show a sharp drop in sales for the chain the week the problem emerged.

Financing

Red Robin gets pounded after airing sales surprise

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2018

The casual chain warned investors that Q2 results were weaker than expected.

Marketing

Newk’s Eatery steals a dinner booster from supermarkets

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2018

The fast-casual chain has added a section where customers can pick up components for a meal assembled at home.

Financing

Applebee’s turnaround gains traction in Q2

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2018

The casual giant generated a 5.7% comp gain, but closed 30 stores.

Financing

Tim Hortons hopes Breakfast Anytime can lift its sales

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2018

The company is also working to improve relations with operators in a bid to lift its sales in Canada.

Financing

Chipotle has its best summer sales day ever

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2018

Digital orders surge nearly 60% thanks to a free guacamole offer.

Operations

Firehouse Subs’ Don Fox on the impact of the takeout trend

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2018

The CEO of the sandwich chain talks about how consumers have changed the company.

Operations

More than 500 people now say they got sick at Chipotle

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2018

The number increased dramatically after initial reports of a possible outbreak over the weekend.

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