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Restaurant Business

Financing

Huddle House agrees to buy Perkins for $51.5M

The purchase will create a family restaurant empire extending to 700 locations and $800 million in annual sales.

Financing

Luby’s starts looking for a buyer

The multiconcept operator has begun the process of evaluating “strategic alternatives.”

Leadership

Moe’s names former McDonald’s exec to top post

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 05, 2019

Erik Hess, who spent 25 years with the burger giant, replaces Bruce Schroder at the Focus Brands-owned fast casual.

Leadership

Red Robin names new CEO, rejects purchase offer

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 05, 2019

The leadership change has cost Noodles & Co. its executive chairman.

Food

Chick-fil-A adds mac and cheese

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2019

The dish will be offered as a snack, a side for lunch and dinner, and as a catering option.

Emerging Brands

Culver’s hits the big time

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2019

But the chain is keeping its small-town Midwestern roots, even as it expands nationally.

Food

Protein powers up breakfast at Dunkin’

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 05, 2019

See how the chain executed its new Power Breakfast Sandwich, setting the table for healthier menu items.

Financing

Dinner-and-a-movie chain files for bankruptcy protection

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 05, 2019

IPic says it will seek a supervisory court’s approval of a sale or restructuring.

Consumer Trends

Eatertainment venues attract today’s consumers

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 02, 2019

Operations that combine food, drink and activities are gaining nighttime fans.

Beverage

Alcoholic beverage delivery is coming to La. restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 23, 2019

Places with a liquor license can apply for a permit to send adult beverages to customers homes. Third-party delivery services can also qualify.

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