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Getting on the shelves: Licensing lessons

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 09, 2015

Licensing products doesn't have to be a huge undertaking. Brands with small programs that they say are lucrative as well as simpler to maintain—and began with relative ease. For restaurateurs looking into licensing, there are lessons to learn at every level.

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2015 Top 100 Independents in New York

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 20, 2015

Tourism continues to rule the Top 100 Independent Restaurants. Not surprisingly, New York City is home to the most restaurants in the ranking. 33 of the Top 100 restaurants are located in the Big Apple.

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Why are chains’ sales dropping?

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2016

The evidence is irrefutable: After a decent start to the year, restaurants are having a tough time luring customers and getting them to spend.

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Ponderosa, Bonanza sold for $10.5M

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2017

The venerable budget-steakhouse brands will become sister concepts of Fatburger.

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Pie Five’s free fall continues

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2017

Comps for the third quarter fell 17.3%, but were partially offset by the improved performance of its older sister, Pizza Inn.

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Ruling on Teavana could force companies to rethink closures

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 11, 2017

The win over Starbucks by Simon Property Group could have a "chilling effect" on landlord-tenant negotiations.

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Darden to invest $20M from tax savings into workforce

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2018

Olive Garden’s owner says reform will lower its tax rate by 600 basis points.

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Delay on J. Alexander's merger vote irks an activist

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 31, 2018

Marathon Partners accuses J. Alexander's of "manipulation" in its effort to merge with Ninety Nine Restaurants, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Fogo's takeout could be a sign of things to come

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2018

The company found a better deal by going private, says RB's The Bottom Line. Could others follow?

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Black Box: Same-store sales weaken in February

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 08, 2018

The weather, and perhaps the Olympics, led to a 0.8% decline in same-store sales.

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