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Financing

The best-performing malls have this restaurant in common

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 13, 2023

Malls with a Cheesecake Factory are more likely to be current on their loans, according to a Moody’s analysis. But the chain may not be retail's white knight.

Operations

Restaurants’ growth plans get stuck in red tape

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2023

Operators have increasingly aggressive growth plans and are proposing more complicated restaurant formats than ever. But permitting and construction delays are slowing it all down.

Financing

Here are some tips for a good real estate strategy

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2021

Companies need to make real estate a top priority and develop a strategy that suits their needs. And pay attention to the details.

Financing

Why more careful selection is key to restaurant success

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 15, 2021

Pete Pascuzzi, CEO of MRI Heritage Brands, joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about the company’s more careful growth strategy.

Financing

Why the real estate market is so hot right now

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2021

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Barry Wolfe, senior managing director of investments at Marcus and Millichap, talking about the hot real estate market.

Technology

Digital kitchen operator C3 nabs an $80M investment

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 06, 2021

The fast-growing virtual brand company will triple its footprint through Reef Kitchens while also courting big real estate developers.

Operations

How will the pandemic reshape urban fast-casual concepts?

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 07, 2020

With fewer downtown office workers, many fast-casual chains are eyeing suburban locations or rethinking their business models entirely.

Operations

New restaurants are opening as others close

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 31, 2020

Risky business or smart move? These operators are betting on the latter.

Financing

Expanding chains see opportunity in post-pandemic real estate

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2020

Big restaurant chains, such as Chipotle and Domino’s, expect real estate to become more favorable as locations close. But drive-thru locations could surge in value.

Financing

The Great Reset: The coronavirus shutdown will overhaul the retail and dining environment

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2020

With tens of thousands of retail and restaurant closures, the pandemic will accelerate consumer trends, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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