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Leadership

Ron Shaich to step down as Panera CEO

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2017

He'll be succeeded by Blaine Hurst, but will remain involved with the chain while simultaneously serving in a strategic role for owner JAB Holdings.

Financing

Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby's look to buy more restaurants

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 05, 2018

With their $2.9 billion merger closed, the two brands created Inspire Brands as a growth vehicle.

Financing

2 burger brands swallowed by mega-franchisor

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2017

The U.S. chains were the latest acquisitions by a Canadian concern with more than four dozen QSR brands.

Workforce

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Delicious details

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 09, 2018

The week's big announcements, from completion of the Arby's-BWW merger to the newest wrinkles in Chipotle's turnaround plan, sometimes overshadowed small revelations with big implications. Here are a few of those tidbits you likely missed.

Financing

Burger King Europe and Bridgepoint announce master franchise joint venture agreement

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 16, 2017

The agreement is intended to grow Burger King’s presence in the United Kingdom.

Financing

Brioche Doree plans a U.S. invasion

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2018

Le Duff America sells off other concepts as it plans to expand its parent company's legacy concept in the States.

Financing

What the Buffalo Wild Wings deal means for Roark

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 28, 2017

The private-equity firm often doesn't follow its own guidelines for making acquisitions. Its latest conquest is a case in point.

Financing

Fogo's takeout could be a sign of things to come

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2018

The company found a better deal by going private, says RB's The Bottom Line. Could others follow?

Financing

IPic Entertainment planning to raise $25M in ‘mini IPO’

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2017

The theater-restaurant chain plans to use funds to open new locations.

Financing

How to get a restaurant chain at a discount price

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2018

Want a restaurant chain? Find a company selling a secondary concept, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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