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Starbucks paid $117M to 2 CEOs last year

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2025

Brian Niccol’s pay package totaled $95.8 million, mostly in stock awards. But the company also paid $21.5 million to former CEO Laxman Narasimhan.

Financing

The right and the wrong way to franchise a restaurant

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2025

A Deeper Dive: Sean Thompson of Freddy’s Frozen Custard joins the podcast to talk about truths and fictions when it comes to expanding a franchise restaurant chain.

Financing

So much for supermarket fast-casual burgers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2025

The Bottom Line: The closure of 79 Wahlburgers locations inside Hy-Vee supermarkets shows that just because you can open a bunch of restaurants in a short period doesn’t mean you should.

Financing

Ron Shaich's Act III Holdings invests in Honest Greens

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 14, 2025

This growing healthful fast-casual brand is in Spain and Portugal but the investment will expand it across Europe. Will it come to the U.S.?

Financing

Twin Peaks sets its IPO date

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 14, 2025

The casual-dining chain will separate from parent Fat Brands and become a stand-alone public company later this month.

Emerging Brands

Call Your Mother wins significant strategic investment for expansion

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 13, 2025

The 15-unit "Jew-ish" deli has a rabid fan base in Washington, D.C. and Denver, and the co-founders are looking at new markets.

Leadership

Chipotle's Jack Hartung to join Portillo's board

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 10, 2025

The move was brought about by activist investor Engaged Capital, which last year promised to take steps to "unlock the intrinsic value" of Portillo's business.

Financing

Hickory Tavern bar-and-grill chain acquired by Artistry Restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 06, 2025

The 20-unit casual-dining chain is a favorite in the Carolinas. It brings Artistry’s portfolio to seven brands.

Financing

In a tough year for restaurant stocks, a few names stood out

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 02, 2025

Chili’s owner Brinker, Sweetgreen and Cava led during a year in which investors largely shied away from restaurant investments.

Financing

Noodles & Company stock price decline brings threat of delisting

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 02, 2025

The fast-casual chain has struggled to turn around its financial performance, but its stock price has remained below $1 long enough to trigger a warning.

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