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Financing

Inside the turnaround at Potbelly

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Bob Wright, CEO of the Chicago-based sandwich chain, joins the podcast to discuss the company’s recovery from the pandemic and its own organic struggles.

Financing

US Foods is accusing Boston Market of delay tactics

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2023

The distributor, which has sued the fast-casual chain for unpaid bills, says it was not informed of its owner’s bankruptcy filing until it heard from media reports.

Emerging Brands

Golden Corral likes what it's learning from its new Homeward Kitchen concept

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2023

Three years in the making, the fast casual upstart is on track to surpass pro forma projections, the company says.

Operations

How Honeygrow got its groove back

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 14, 2023

Growth was on hold for a reset prior to the pandemic but now the 40-unit chain is gearing up to more than double in size in five years.

Financing

Jay Pandya, who owns Boston Market, files for personal bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 12, 2023

The operator of the struggling rotisserie chicken restaurant chain is also accusing US Foods of overcharging for food and keeping supplies low, leading to substitutions and closures.

Emerging Brands

Mamahuhu hopes to spark 'third wave' that builds on legacy of Chinese-American mom and pops

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 06, 2023

Chef Brandon Jew takes on the fast-casual challenge of scaling quality food at an accessible price in a Panda Express-dominated segment. But you won't find Chrysanthemum Salad at Panda Express.

Operations

Panera Brands reportedly files confidentially for IPO

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 01, 2023

The long-promised move appears to be coming to fruition after years of preparation, indicating markets are looking more favorable.

Emerging Brands

Cava's success sparks a Mediterranean revival

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 16, 2023

Though Mediterranean cuisine has been growing across the U.S. for decades, the newly public Cava is drawing attention to the fast-casual niche. Here is a look at 8 growing restaurant chains positioned to ride the wave of interest.

Technology

POS provider Qu lands investment from Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2023

Qu’s cloud-based system is designed to untangle the tech stack for limited-service chains. Meyer believes it could become a “big player.”

Leadership

Dave Boennighausen is out as Noodles & Company CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2023

Drew Madsen, a board member and former president of Panera Bread, was named interim chief executive as the struggling fast-casual looks for a replacement.

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