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Corner Bakery sold to Pandya Restaurant group

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 29, 2020

The struggling Roark-owned fast casual has been purchased by the new owner of Boston Market, real estate investor Jignesh Pandya.

Financing

Chipotle sales surge, thanks to digital

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 21, 2020

Major growth in online and mobile orders helped the chain emerge quickly from its early pandemic slump.

Financing

Savory invests in Via 313 Pizzeria

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 13, 2020

The investment fund’s latest deal gives it a stake in an Austin, Tex.-based Detroit-style pizza concept.

Financing

With office workers at home, Corner Bakery struggles

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 24, 2020

The fast-casual chain is reportedly hiring restructuring advisors, making it the latest urban chain to face challenges, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Melting Pot is working on a hybrid concept

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 23, 2020

Melting Pot Social blends signatures of the fondue chain with fast-casual elements.

Financing

Maison Kayser declares bankruptcy and plans a sale

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 11, 2020

The 16-unit New York chain, which was struggling heading into the pandemic, has an agreement to be sold to Aurify Brands.

Financing

Levine Leichtman acquires Tropical Smoothie Café

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 08, 2020

The private equity firm partnered with management on the deal for the fast-growing chain.

Leadership

Potbelly hires Adam Noyes to be COO

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 01, 2020

The sandwich chain added the operations veteran to aid in its turnaround efforts.

Emerging Brands

Buffalo Wings & Rings tries fast-casual service in new design

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2020

The high-volume chain plans to open a restaurant providing self-service as well as table service, for beer and food. New technology will be the enabler.

Financing

How Qdoba survived the quarantine on its own

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 05, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Keith Guilbault, the CEO of Qdoba, talking about the chain’s life as a stand-alone company.

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