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Dutch Bros has a solution to its long lines, but not the one investors want

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2023

The drive-thru beverage chain is taking a page out of Domino’s playbook and building more locations to ease capacity restraints. But Wall Street is not entirely convinced.

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Rosser Capital invests in Kitchen Social

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2023

The private equity firm is backing a three-unit upscale concept founded by the former CEO of Bravo Brio Restaurant Group.

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10 takeaways from the ICR Conference

By Jonathan Maze and Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 11, 2023

More acquisitions, slowing food costs, omnichannel business models and evolving loyalty programs all featured prominently in operators’ presentations during the three-day event in Orlando.

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Behind Cava Group’s conversion of Zoe’s Kitchen restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Brett Schulman, CEO of Cava Group, joins the podcast to talk about a wide range of topics, including its rapid expansion thanks to its acquisition of Zoe’s Kitchen.

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Subway is apparently exploring a sale

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2023

The privately held sandwich giant has reportedly hired advisers to explore a sale. It would attract a wide range of potential buyers.

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Chicago brand Portillo’s gets a warm welcome in the South

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2023

The hot dog and Italian beef chain is opening most of its new locations in Southern states like Florida, Arizona and Texas, where its restaurants have performed well.

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Olive Garden’s parent is in the market for another brand

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 10, 2023

Darden Restaurants signaled its interest in adding a 10th concept. It most recently acquired Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen in 2017.

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Fat Brands, a ‘publicly-traded private equity firm,’ focuses on strategic deals

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2023

The Bottom Line: The owner of Twin Peaks, Johnny Rockets and Fazoli’s has shifted its attention to more targeted acquisitions and could spin off or sell some assets.

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Feds charge McDonald’s and its former CEO over his 2019 termination

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2023

The SEC said Steve Easterbrook made false statements regarding the nature of his firing and charged McDonald’s over public disclosure violations. Easterbrook was fined $400,000. The burger giant escaped financial penalties due to its cooperation.

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Red Robin to invest in new grills as part of turnaround effort

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 09, 2023

The flat-top grills are expected to improve the chain’s burgers. They’re part of a five-point “north star” developed by new CEO G.J. Hart.

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