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One of Wendy’s biggest franchisees won’t follow remodeling program, gets sued

 Jan. 02, 2015

DavCo, a 152-operator and one of Wendy’s oldest franchises, is also balking at a POS changeover that’s needed to facilitate mobile ordering.

McDonald’s tests slimmed-down custom entree program

 May 01, 2015

“TasteCrafted” will cost franchisees less to install than earlier customization programs and can be implemented in drive-thrus.

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4 fast-casual restaurants investors love

By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 13, 2017

While fast casual’s collective sales may be slowing due to segment maturation, money is still going into the segment. These four concepts are rising above the slowdown.

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Ponderosa, Bonanza sold for $10.5M

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2017

The venerable budget-steakhouse brands will become sister concepts of Fatburger.

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Fast-casual chains run into trouble

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 12, 2017

Aggressive development has hurt the companies’ same-store sales, leading to more closures.

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The restaurant-grocery gap is narrowing

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2018

Grocers are raising prices, but restaurants are still increasing theirs at a faster rate, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Is McDonald's hurting Starbucks and Dunkin'?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2018

But the coffee chains also could be expanding too quickly, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Rising labor expenses cost restaurants $250M in 2017

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2018

Higher wages continued to be a problem late last year, even at chains with rising sales, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Bertucci’s files for bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2018

The company has a potential buyer in a deal valued at $20 million.

Larmon Promoted to ceo at Bunzl

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 31, 2004

ST. LOUIS - Patrick L. Larmon has been promoted to president and ceo of Bunzl Distribution, Inc., here, a supplier of disposable paper and plastic packaging...

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