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McDonald’s Steve Easterbrook was highest paid CEO in the restaurant industry in 2017

 By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2018

Restaurant CEO pay was flat last year amid weak sales and weaker stock prices.

Financing

In the competitive restaurant industry, Wingstop and Domino’s stand out

 By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2018

Winners and losers were plentiful in Q1, a quarter that proved to be tougher than it seemed, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Bravo Brio rejects takeover bid from Romano's Macaroni Grill

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2018

The two-concept Italian operation says its pending acquisition by a Swiss private-equity group is a better deal.

Financing

Famous Dave’s turns a profit

By Jonathan Maze on May 15, 2018

Cost cuts and better revenue have offset the chain's decline in same-store sales.

Financing

Del Frisco’s fills a niche in its portfolio by acquiring Barteca Restaurant Group

By Patricia Cobe on May 15, 2018

The $325 million deal will bring the steakhouse-centered company a high-energy vibe and strength in new dayparts.

Leadership

Qdoba names Keith Guilbault CEO

By Jonathan Maze on May 14, 2018

As the chain’s new owner, Apollo, solidifies the chain’s management team, Susan Daggett was appointed CFO.

Financing

Cava Grill raising another $35M

By Jonathan Maze on May 14, 2018

The rapidly growing fast-casual chain has raised more than $130 million to fuel its expansion.

Financing

Noodles & Co. stock surges on positive sales

By Jonathan Maze on May 11, 2018

The fast-casual chain said its same-store sales have turned positive after years of weakness.

Operations

Bojangles’ eyes further store closures

By Heather Lalley on May 10, 2018

The move follows the quick-service chain’s Q1 sales decline.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s growth comes to a halt

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2018

The pizza chain has closed more than 60 locations over the past year amid weak sales.

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