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Food

Vying for a slice of the better-pizza pie

Big names are grabbing a piece of this hot segment.

Another investor’s curbside treasure?

Some of the restaurant industry’s best-known and most-venerable brands are providing acquisition opportunities seldom seen outside of a yard sale. Are they dream purchases, or just badly worn bread makers headed for the attic?

Franchising update: Deals, detours and new franchisors

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2013

Brick House signs first zee, Carl’s tries a sports theme, Krispy heads north, Hooters operator buys Fresh Juice. Plus, Dunkin' and Togo's square off in California, and Einstein Bros. tops the 3-0 mark in non-traditional sites for 2013.

Franchising roundup

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 02, 2013

Developments of interest to restaurant franchisees and franchisors: Taco John, Sonic, Dick's Wings & Grill, Dunkin' Donuts, Russo's, Burger 21

How to find the right location

By Sam Smith on May 01, 2013

Jim Rand, a 32-year veteran of McDonald's who eventually held the title of global chief development officer, was brought into LYFE Kitchen in 2010 to help devise the upstart's real estate strategy.

Fast-casual restaurants add drive-thru service

By Joan M. Lang on Dec. 31, 2012

Established players in the fast-casual sector want to emulate QSRs in one critical area: stay-in-your-car convenience.

Financing

How to read a lease

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2012

So you’ve found a great location at a good price. You’ve still got one hump to get over: signing the lease.

Financing

How to spot an up-and-coming neighborhood early

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2012

Every city’s got a Motor Row. On Chicago’s Near South Side, it’s block after block of boarded-up car dealerships. Now, it’s blossoming into an entertainment district, and some of the city’s top restaurateurs are eyeing its empty buildings.

Financing

How to find lease deals now

By Steve Brooks on Nov. 01, 2012

By the numbers, for restaurants looking for affordable real estate, 2012 ought to be the best of times. In the retail sector, vacancy rates are still high, by historical standards, and rents are still low.

Landlord horror stories

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2012

We're not talking about simply being hassled for not paying the rent on time, but businesses dealing with unethical, nonprofessional landlords.