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By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 19, 2025

The Bottom Line: While rapidly growing Mixue and Luckin Coffee have a long way to go before they surpass the biggest U.S. restaurant chains on a sales basis, their models should serve as a wake-up call.

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Financing

On Wall Street, investors bet on fast food

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2025

The Bottom Line: Restaurant stocks have taken a big hit this year, along with most of Wall Street, brought on by economic uncertainty and the threat of tariffs. Large, quick-service companies are the exception.

Operations

The bloody battle against swipe fees

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 10, 2025

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast features a conversation with Brennan Duckett, who has become the point man in the national effort to push back on credit card fees that are bleeding restaurants dry.

Financing

Struggling Pinstripes to be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 07, 2025

The bowling-and-bocce restaurant chain has seen sales plummet and recently said it was not meeting its loan covenants. The company just received a $7.5 million loan to fund operations.

Financing

On the Border files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 05, 2025

The casual-dining Mexican chain had closed more than a dozen restaurants across the country in recent days.

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The owner of Pollo Tropical acquires Tavern in the Square

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2025

Authentic Restaurant Brands also named Alex Macedo CEO and Jon Howie CFO as its holdings reach $1 billion in annual revenue.

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Roark Capital is eyeing Dave's Hot Chicken, report says

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 25, 2025

Company officials declined to comment on the roughly $1 billion reported deal, but it would add to the investment firm's already restaurant-rich portfolio.

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Emerging Brands

Chi-Chi's gets ready for its second act

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 25, 2025

The long-defunct Mexican casual-dining chain is working to raise $3.5 million through crowdfunding as it plans to open two restaurants this year and set up a franchising program.

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