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NYC’s famed The Palm shuts for good

 Aug. 31, 2015

The landmark power-lunch spot was the prototype for a namesake chain of high-end steakhouses featuring caricatures of local celebrities on the walls.

Wendy’s to sell hundreds of restaurants, bakery operations

 May 06, 2015

In announcing first-quarter financial results, the chain shared it’s moving forward with plans to sell 540 company-owned restaurants in the U.S. as well as its Ohio-based bakery business.

Struggling N.Y.C. food trucks find new outlets

May 12, 2014

Food trucks may be ubiquitous in the city, but most are not making enough dough to survive on street food alone.

Leadership

Focus Brands names a new president for Cinnabon

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2018

Kristen Hartman will exit a corporate marketing role to oversee day to day operations of the 1,400-unit chain.

Taco Bell looks to expand boozy Cantina concept

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 06, 2016

The brand is poised to open its third Cantina unit in Austin, Texas.

What downturn? Domino’s posts 12.2% comp gain

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2017

The delivery specialist outperforms the industry by far in its Q4 results.

Applebee’s president resigns amid operational consolidation at DineEquity

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 04, 2015

The casual-dining brand’s headquarters will relocate to Glendale, Calif.

Bourbon-inspired burgers offered at area McDonald’s

Apr. 01, 2015

In the latest example of the chain’s localization efforts, stores throughout the Blue Grass State are giving burgers the flavoring of the area’s signature spirit. The Spirit of Kentucky Burger also features thick-cut applewood smoked bacon and white cheddar cheese.

Taco Bell’s secret recipe for new products

May 29, 2014

BloombergBusinessweek opens the doors to the chain’s test kitchen to reveal the innovation team’s source for ideas and how a product goes from prototype to promotion.

Financing

Rising labor costs could slow restaurant acquisitions

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2018

The labor environment could slow what has been an unprecedented level of restaurant merger and acquisition activity.

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