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Earnings roundup: Recent months prove tough for Ark, Good Times, RCI

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 19, 2023

The three multi-concept restaurant operators showed significant declines, with at least one blaming more serious consumers.

Financing

Chuck E. Cheese is apparently on the market

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2023

The food-and-games chain, which also owns Peter Piper, is reportedly exploring a sale, three years after it emerged from bankruptcy.

Operations

Chipotle helps its smaller suppliers find access to capital

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 08, 2023

Planning to double in unit count, the fast-casual chain needs its suppliers to grow too. A unique partnership with digital platform Bridge is designed to open doors for potential financing.

Operations

Expect more action next year on reducing credit-card fees

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 04, 2023

Working Lunch: Shifting political alliances are likely to turn a reduction in charges into an imperative at the state level.

Operations

Panera Brands reportedly files confidentially for IPO

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 01, 2023

The long-promised move appears to be coming to fruition after years of preparation, indicating markets are looking more favorable.

Financing

Cracker Barrel traffic took a big hit last quarter

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 30, 2023

Same-store sales at the family dining chain slipped 0.5% despite a 6.8% rise in menu prices.

Emerging Brands

Savory promotes two execs as platform grows

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 27, 2023

Weeks after announcing its latest investment, the Utah-based multi-concept platform and private-equity fund names two finance leaders to new positions.

Financing

Expect more restaurant acquisitions in 2024

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2023

After two slow years, activity is beginning to pick up. But there is a “flight to quality” as buyers, and bankers, look for sustainable performance.

Financing

Welcome to a tough new normal

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2023

The Bottom Line: Attendees and speakers painted an anxious picture of the operating environment at the Restaurant Finance and Development Conference. Here’s why that might be here for a while.

Technology

POS provider Qu lands investment from Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2023

Qu’s cloud-based system is designed to untangle the tech stack for limited-service chains. Meyer believes it could become a “big player.”

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