finance

Why the restaurant industry attracts so many fraudsters

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2023

A Deeper Dive: RB Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo joins me on the podcast to talk about some of the more colorful events in the restaurant industry’s history.

Financing

The 10 biggest restaurant chain acquisitions

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2023

Subway appears to be on the verge of completing the third-largest chain acquisition by value in history. Here are a look at the 10 biggest, at least until that one is complete.

Financing

Starboard Value takes a stake in Bloomin' Brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 18, 2023

The activist investor, which once won every seat on the Darden Restaurants' board, now owns nearly 10% of the Outback Steakhouse parent.

Operations

Former Dunkin' exec named Panera Brands CFO

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 15, 2023

Paul Carbone joins the parent of Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. as it continues preparations for a possible IPO.

Operations

Cava swings to profit just in time for first earnings report as public company

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 15, 2023

After its June IPO, the fast-casual chain came out of the gate strong, with second-quarter traffic up more than 10%.

Emerging Brands

Designing the ideal restaurant that is good and does good

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 14, 2023

Writer and activist Mark Bittman is pitching a new concept called Community Kitchen that will attempt what some might say is impossible: Offering healthful food in a way that benefits the planet, pays workers well and is affordable. Can it make a profit?

Operations