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Jamba's new sandwich line gives the fast casual a firm foothold in the food space

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 26, 2026

Behind the Menu: Sandwiches are integral to the overall vision for this GoTo Foods brand, as it moves from beverages and snacks to the center-of-the-plate.

Financing

Why Teriyaki Madness has kept growing in a tough market

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 19, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Michael Haith, CEO of the fast-casual Asian chain, joins the restaurant finance podcast to talk about the brand’s growth strategies and the right way to franchise.

Financing

Whatever happened to Boston Market in India?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 18, 2026

The first location of the concept in India, where it is called Boston Chicken, appears to have shut down following a lawsuit from its landlord over unpaid rent.

Financing

Amid a weird year, Shake Shack gets an activist

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 05, 2026

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual burger chain has had guidance challenges this year and now has a reported investment from Starboard Value. Yet its sales have held up.

Financing

Here's everything that has killed Boston Market over the past 20 years

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 05, 2026

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual rotisserie chicken chain is down to just about six locations in five states. Its decline is due to everything from poor management to Costco.

Financing

Jersey Mike's lands on the public markets with a thud

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 03, 2026

The Bottom Line: This week’s edition of the weekly restaurant finance newsletter looks at the disappointing initial public offering of the sandwich chain and its potential impact on the market.

Financing

Corner Bakery's owner wins $38M judgment against Boston Market

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 03, 2026

A federal court judge ruled in favor of SSCP Restaurant Investors after Boston Market’s owners failed to respond to a lawsuit. That chain is now down to about a half-dozen locations.

Financing

In Jersey Mike's, a potentially historic restaurant industry IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 29, 2026

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual sandwich chain is setting up for a massive fundraise and a bigger valuation with its expected initial public offering this week.

Food

Ranch is popping on menus, and also in candy

By Bret Thorn on Jul. 20, 2026

Food Writer’s Diary: Buffalo Wild Wings’ latest innovation shows that this trend is still picking up speed.

Financing

A judge rules for franchisee in Dickey’s arbitration case

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2026

The fast-casual barbecue chain had sought to overturn an arbitrator’s award in a dispute with a franchisee. A federal judge disagreed.

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