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Emerging Brands

How far can buzz take a restaurant? Here's a cautionary tale.

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 12, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Wagamama was going to blitz the U.S. market, or at least that was talk. Decades later, we're still waiting.

Leadership

Sardar Biglari tries again to control a seat on Cracker Barrel’s board

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2020

The owner of Steak 'n Shake has started his fourth proxy fight against the company, having nominated Raymond Barbrick, co-CEO of franchise operator The Briad Group.

Financing

Steak 'n Shake’s losses narrow as more units close

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 11, 2020

The chain’s revenues fell nearly 50%.

Financing

Activist restaurant investors are bullies in better suits

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2018

Some say they light a fire under management. Others just see brands going up in flames.

Keeping Beef Costs Down

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 01, 2008

Despite tough economic times, beef is still popular among foodservice patrons.

Cracker Barrel prevails over Biglari again

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2015

Shareholders voted to keep current directors and adopt anti-takeover measures opposed by the activist investor.

Western Sizzlin

Jun. 11, 2017

Appeals to families with steaks and other fare at moderate prices; sells its sauces and seasonings online

Owner on the premises

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2003

An owner doesn't always have to be in a restaurant—but it helps.

Activist Sardar Biglari has an activist investor of his own

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 22, 2015

A shareholder in the militant investor’s holding company wants seats on the board and a tighter rein on compensation.

2016 Top 500 restaurant chains

Jun. 21, 2016

More than half of the restaurant industry’s $491 billion in sales come from the Top 500 chains. And these giants grew at a modestly stronger rate, both in terms of sales and store counts, than the industry overall. Restaurant Business focused on the leading 250 performers to identify trends for our first-ever special report delivering lessons from Technomic’s annual Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. This special package includes lessons for all operators from the largest chains by segment, menu category and more.

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