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Emerging Brands

Muscle Maker Grill parent plots $20M ‘mini IPO’

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 12, 2017

The 50-unit chain is the latest operation to take the alternate financing route.

Financing

Why are so many restaurants turning into private event spaces?

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 18, 2017

Cost savings is part of the equation.

Workforce

What's the best way to tip out bartenders?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Oct. 18, 2017

Advice Guy breaks down the many philosophies on doling out tips.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Forced retirements

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2017

Venerable business principles and concepts were shipped off to the old folks' home this week, worsening observers' neck arthritis.

Financing

David Chang's backers make an investment in &pizza

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2017

The deal also provides two real estate and sports moguls with seats on the fast casual's board.

Financing

Z’Tejas files for bankruptcy for 2nd time in 2 years

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 31, 2017

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time since 2015 and shuttered four units.

Financing

Starbucks unloads Tazo Tea for $384M

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 03, 2017

Unilever has purchased the brand, which Starbucks bought in 1999.

Operations

Ruth’s Chris to buy Hawaii units from franchisee

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 03, 2017

The steakhouse chain is slated to acquire all six of its locations in the state.

Financing

Artinian leads purchase of Another Broken Egg Cafe

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 13, 2017

The full-service veteran becomes president of the daytime-only franchise chain.

Financing

Restaurateurs find a 2nd career as financiers

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 16, 2017

A number of successful individuals and companies are trying the other side of investment negotiations.

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