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With its new hire, Chipotle shows it's just another QSR

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 14, 2018

The Bottom Line: The burrito chain has been trending toward normalization for some time now, and that's a good thing.

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Famous Dave's Q4 same-store sales increase

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2018

Franchisees' same-store sales increased 1.1% as the company refranchised more units and added delivery.

Leadership

Muscle Maker Grill CEO Robert Morgan resigns

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2018

Kevin Mohan was appointed interim president as the company cancelled its mini IPO.

Grow or go

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 06, 2000

I'm sure you've read all the statistics and studies on this subject. The foodservice industry is way behind the curve when it comes to professional development. Good managers who go unchallenged have only one choice: look for another job where they can learn new skills and earn higher pay as a result.

The Path to a Premium-Priced Deal - Exit Strategy Planning

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 28, 2005

Contrary to what most acquisition advisors say, owners who are selling middle market companies, valued $2-250 million, do not have to settle for less than...

Grow a bigger nest egg

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 11, 2006

If all goes well, Albert Hall expects to one day pay off a $585,000 debt on his restaurant and knock out a little extra for retirement down the road. But in...

Two Different Kinds of Company Sales: the Stand Alone and the Fold-In

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 17, 2009

The Stand Alone PurchaseIn this scenario, the acquired company continues to operate at its current facilities with the majority of its management and staff...

Leadership

Ron Shaich to focus on 'conscious capitalism'

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 16, 2011

Attention, Wall Street Occupiers: The sort of corporate conscience you’re demanding isn't alien to the restaurant business, as the trade’s leaders will be reminded at the 2012 Restaurant Leadership Conference.

McDonald’s monthly sales slump worst since 2003

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 09, 2014

Comparable sales for U.S. stores slid 2.8 percent for the industry leader’s worst performance in a decade.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Trends that zigged to recent zags

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 20, 2015

If trends always unfolded in linear fashion, any restaurateur could latch on for a ride. This week was a reminder that market tendencies are more likely to zig and zag like a rodeo bull with anger issues. Consider these examples of restaurateurs trying to stay astride the trends despite some neck-jarring changes in direction.

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