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Indies are frustrated, angry and ready to fight after RRF failure
Independent restaurant operators say they are not giving up their political fervor following Thursday’s death of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, even though they may have to give up their restaurants.
Centre Partners buys Captain D’s again
The private-equity firm, which sold the seafood chain in 2017, has acquired the brand again. Management has also invested in the company.
Arby’s introduces a burger to its menu for the first time
The chain is taking on McDonald's and Wendy's more directly with the Wagyu Steakhouse Burger, which features the quick-service sector's largest patty to date.
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How independent operators can keep pace with rapidly changing technology
The Bottom Line: The National Restaurant Association Show displayed some of the latest gadgets to improve efficiency and reach more customers. But can those that need it most afford it?
Howard Schultz puts some money into Starbucks
The Bottom Line: The interim CEO, who did away with company buybacks, has been buying up shares of the company’s stock and now owns 21.8 million shares directly or indirectly.
Restaurants’ finances turned south in a hurry
The Bottom Line: Margins were fine last fall as sales recovered. But high food costs on top of high labor costs have done them in. And some concepts are already feeling the pain.
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