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Leadership

Luna Grill names Rich Pinnella president

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 10, 2020

The promotion will enable founder Sean Pourteymour to focus on long-term development, the 50-unit chain said.

Financing

BurgerFi to go public after proposed merger with Opes Acquisition Corp.

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 08, 2020

The fast-growing burger chain has a non-binding letter of intent to merge with the blank-check company.

Financing

Le Pain Quotidien, struggling pre-pandemic, files for bankruptcy protection

By Heather Lalley on May 27, 2020

The fast-casual chain hopes a sale to multi-concept operator Aurify Brands can save some of its restaurants.

Operations

Is Boston Market ready for its next act?

By Heather Lalley on May 26, 2020

With a new owner and a new president, the once-thriving fast casual is working on improving its food with an eye toward future unit growth after decades of shrinkage.

Financing

Pandemic poses a mixed bag for fast-casual chains

By Heather Lalley on May 21, 2020

The coronavirus crisis has put into stark relief which brands are adept at handling off-premise transactions—and which are not.

Financing

What pandemic? Chipotle’s stock keeps surging

By Jonathan Maze on May 20, 2020

The stock closed Tuesday above $1,000 for the first time and then just kept going, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Bamboo Sushi, QuickFish parent declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on May 12, 2020

Sustainable Restaurant Holdings blamed the coronavirus for the move, which is intended to help the company find a buyer.

Operations

Potbelly is considering closing up to 100 stores

By Heather Lalley on May 12, 2020

The struggling sandwich chain said same-store sales are now down 45%, up from minus 68% during the height of the coronavirus crisis.

Marketing

Chick-fil-A, Denny’s add meal kits

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2020

The two are the latest big chains to try that form of to-go and delivered meals.

Financing

How MOD Pizza is combating the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 29, 2020

Scott Svenson, co-founder of the fast-casual pizza chain, joins this week’s episode of “A Deeper Dive” to discuss the company’s strategy for dealing with the COVID-19 shutdown.

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