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UniPro/Premier merger plans in due diligence phase

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 08, 2001

The merger plans of UniPro Foodservice, Inc., Atlanta, and Premier Foodservice Distributors of American, Inc., Stockton, CA, (ID October), creating a $16-$17...

Noted Philly restaurateur cops plea

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 01, 2005

Renowned local restaurateur Neil Stein pleaded guilty this week to tax evasion after skimming $300 a day from his fine-dining establishments, according to court documents.

Spitler Promoted to Sysco Presidency; Other Promotions Announced

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 23, 2007

Spitler, who assumes his position on July 1, had previously served the company as executive vice president and president of North American foodservice...

Massachusetts to Require Menu Calorie Counts for Chains

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 15, 2009

The Massachusetts rules extend the requirement to drive-through lanes, which account for about half of fast-food sales and are exempted under the California...

What the new breed of franchisees looks like

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 01, 2012

Check out the new breed if franchisees, including The Super Zees, The Career Changers and The Franchisee-Franchisors.

Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Results

Sep. 24, 2014

In another illustration of fast-casual’s strength relative to the traditional quick-service sector, the Pie Five pizza chain posted a same-store sales increase of 12.9 percent for the quarter ended June 29. Its QSR sister, Pizza Inn, saw a 1.5 percent gain.

This month’s head-spinning moments: Making the Double-Digit-Sales Honor Roll

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2015

Here are the seven restaurant concepts that posted double-digit comparable-store sales gains this winter along with a quick sniff of the fuel they’re using to power sales.

Bojangles’ share price starts with a growth spurt

May 08, 2015

The fried-chicken chain’s share price jumps more than 40 percent as the company looks to future growth.

What downturn? Domino’s posts 12.2% comp gain

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2017

The delivery specialist outperforms the industry by far in its Q4 results.

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.

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