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Bakers Square, Village Inn owner files for bankruptcy

American Blue Ribbon Holdings closed 33 locations as it continues to lose money.

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Restaurant chains have no room for error

Bankruptcy filings by Bar Louie, Krystal and American Blue Ribbon all reflect the industry’s competitive and operational challenges, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Bar Louie files for bankruptcy after closing 38 units

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 27, 2020

The pub chain says it has a stalking horse bidder and three other parties interested in an acquisition.

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Here come the small chain mergers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2020

This week’s Chopt-Dos Toros deal is the latest to combine multiple growth concepts, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Chopt acquires Dos Toros to form new holding company

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 23, 2020

L Catterton will back the venture, which intends to gather growth concepts that are still influenced by their founders.

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12 reveals from this week’s big restaurant event

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2020

The three dozen chains participating in the ICR Conference provided plenty of aha moments. Here’s a sampling of the surprising tidbits that were aired.

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Cosi closes more locations and puts itself up for sale

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2020

The long-struggling fast-casual chain has been closing locations throughout New England in recent weeks.

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Yum Brands is buying itself a growth chain

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 07, 2020

RB's The Bottom Line looks at why Taco Bell's owner opted to take on such a small acquisition in its proposed purchase of The Habit Burger Grill.

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Yum Brands to buy Habit Restaurants for $375M

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 06, 2020

The surprising deal gives the owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut its own burger chain.

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Wall Street falls in love with Chipotle again

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 02, 2020

The burrito chain was the industry’s best stock in a generally good year, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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