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Financing

Chipotle and Shake Shack lead restaurant stocks

The industry’s performance on Wall Street has lagged overall, but fast-casual and QSR stocks have done well, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

With the sale market dry, more chains turn to bankruptcy

The filing by Restaurants Unlimited shows that some companies have little choice but to seek court help so they can be sold, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Logan’s parent names Jim Lebs CFO

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 08, 2019

The former executive of Pei Wei and Cicis is the latest industry veteran to join the leadership team of Craftworks.

Financing

Kura Sushi files for an IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2019

The fast-growing revolving sushi chain hopes to raise $58 million.

Financing

How Punch Bowl Social gets customers to come back

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 19, 2019

Robert Thompson, founder of the eatertainment destination, joins the RB podcast "A Deeper Dive" to talk about his company overcomes growth challenges.

Financing

As delivery evolves, so do restaurant chains’ approaches to the service

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2019

Profitability concerns and more demand have led to a variety of strategies—and a broad sense that chains have to get this right.

Financing

Snubbed investor steps up its fight against J. Alexander’s

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 03, 2019

Ancora Advisors, which made an offer to buy the company in April, is urging shareholders to vote against board members, kicking off a proxy fight.

Financing

How Burger King plans to boost its breakfast business

By Jonathan Maze on May 28, 2019

The chain is planning more innovation and marketing to get more customers in the morning.

Financing

Former Marco’s Pizza executives create a restaurant ‘farm system’

By Jonathan Maze on May 22, 2019

Pivotal Growth Partners adds Vitality Bowls and Conrad’s Grill to its portfolio of brands it seeks to help reach their next level of growth.

Financing

Luckin Coffee shares surge on its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2019

The fast-growing Chinese chain raises more than $570 million in its U.S. offering.