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Financing

With the sale market dry, more chains turn to bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 09, 2019

The filing by Restaurants Unlimited shows that some companies have little choice but to seek court help so they can be sold, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

Burger King introduces $1 tacos

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 09, 2019

The burger chain is taking its Crispy Tacos nationwide for a limited time.

Leadership

Papa John’s hires McDonald’s veteran to lead operations

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2019

The company named Jim Norberg its chief restaurant operations officer.

Marketing

Starbucks gets in hot water again

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2019

The company apologized to Tempe, Ariz., police after a barista asked six officers to leave one of its stores on July 4.

Financing

Restaurants Unlimited declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2019

The casual-dining operator closed six locations and blamed rising minimum wages and shifting consumer tastes for the filing.

Financing

Kura Sushi files for an IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2019

The fast-growing revolving sushi chain hopes to raise $58 million.

Financing

Boston Market closes 45 locations

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2019

The company has shuttered 10% of its locations amid sales challenges and a "multi-faceted transformation."

Financing

Struggling Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee shakes up its management

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 03, 2019

Both CEO David Burke and CFO Phyllis Knight resigned from Diversified Restaurant Holdings as founder Michael Ansley returns as interim chief executive.

Financing