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Del Frisco’s is reviewing a potential sale

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2018

The company, facing activist pressure, said it is considering strategic alternatives.

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Macaroni Grill looks for its next acquisition

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2018

The latest multiunit chain operator is integrating its newest concept in Sullivan’s, but wants more.

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Jollibee takes full control of Smashburger, with eyes for more

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2018

The Philippines-based operator named Jose Minana the chain’s president.

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Applebee’s buys 69 franchised stores, resolves dispute with RMH

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2018

Lawsuits have been dropped as part of a settlement with one of its largest operators, RMH.

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Activist restaurant investors are bullies in better suits

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2018

Some say they light a fire under management. Others just see brands going up in flames.

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Scotty’s Brewhouse files for bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 13, 2018

The company plans to close four underperforming locations.

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Breakwater Management invests nearly $20.9M in The Madera Group

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

The investment will help the company expand Tocaya Organica and Toca Madera.

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Sam Borgese has big plans for Coco’s, Carrows and Shari’s

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2018

The CEO of Shari’s discusses efforts to turn around the struggling chains, following a summertime acquisition.

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Restaurants, and their investors, confront a changing reality

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 14, 2018

Rising labor costs, weak sales and an evolving consumer are pushing the industry to change. But is it worth it?

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Restaurants’ looming debt problem

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 14, 2018

This episode of RB’s podcast, "A Deeper Dive," discusses how more chains face problems with falling sales and too much leverage.

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