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Franchisees push back

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2018

These days can’t be great if you’re a franchisee—not in the restaurant business, at least. Same-store sales and traffic have been weak for two years.

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Subway could close more locations, and move others

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2018

After a tough few years, the sandwich giant is taking a deep look at its locations and ownership.

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Fiesta Restaurant Group aims to turn sales around

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 28, 2018

After a lackluster Q4, the company looks to alcohol, patio parties, reduced hours and more at its Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical brands.

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How to get a restaurant chain at a discount price

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2018

Want a restaurant chain? Find a company selling a secondary concept, 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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Garden Fresh Restaurants names Donald Breen CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2018

The former Cheddar's CFO joins the owner of Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes.

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Will the retail apocalypse help restaurants?

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2018

The Bottom Line: Yes, it can, and there's evidence it's already starting.

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Applebee's Texas stores to honor coupons from any business in March

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 02, 2018

The franchisee will offer up to 50% off food purchases throughout the month.

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Taco Mac changes hands

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 05, 2018

The Buffalo wing chain was purchased by several partners of investment group Fresh Hospitality.

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For now, Subway's breakfast is taking a back seat

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2018

The sandwich chain isn't focused on the morning as it works to turn the rest of its business around, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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