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Financing

Luby’s closes 8 units to pay outstanding debt

 By Heather Lalley on Sep. 17, 2018

The multiconcept restaurant operator has expressed concerns about whether it can remain solvent.

Financing

Shari's Pies now owns Coco's and Carrows

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 17, 2018

The two brands were quietly sold over the summer.

Leadership

George Michel to fill in for John Maguire as Friendly’s CEO

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2018

Maguire is leaving for another job, as yet unrevealed.

Financing

Ruby’s Diner files for bankruptcy protection

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2018

Weak sales, failed refranchising and costs from a gift card program all contributed to the chain’s financial struggles.

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.

Operations

From politics to HR practices, restaurant transparency goes beyond the menu

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 05, 2018

Openness won’t necessarily boost traffic, but being opaque can tarnish a brand.

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.

Food

Restaurants revamp the menu to suit delivery

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 05, 2018

Have food, will travel? Operators are updating offerings and sourcing new packaging as off-premise continues to grow.

Operations

Did IHOP's publicity stunt hurt Applebee's?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 17, 2018

This week's head-spinning restaurant moments included a suggestion in court that the "b" in IHOb stood for "bad news for Applebee's." That's just one of the long-shot gambles that came to light as oddsmakers considered the likelihood of restaurants charging into sports betting and who'll win the chain vs. independent bout.

Marketing

Bob Evans quickly scraps marketing campaign with Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 03, 2018

The restaurant’s move follows an investigation into whether the restaurant’s “head breakfast coach” knew of a former assistant’s alleged domestic abuse.

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