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Franchisee revolts threaten the asset-light model

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2018

Tension at Jack in the Box, McDonald’s and others show the model’s limitations, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Luby’s says it’s reviewing board candidates pushed by activist investor

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 29, 2018

Luby's is reviewing a slate of board candidates being pushed by an activist investor seeking to turn around the struggling company.

Financing

Jack in the Box stock surges on sale report

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2018

Reuters reported that the company is exploring strategic alternatives.

Financing

A Papa John's sale is no slam dunk

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

A report suggests bidders are backing off a complete purchase, which sent the company’s stock sinking, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Breakwater Management invests nearly $20.9M in The Madera Group

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

The investment will help the company expand Tocaya Organica and Toca Madera.

Financing

How robots will change the restaurant business

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," explores the influx of technology in restaurants, with Results Thru Strategy’s Fred LeFranc.

Leadership

Becky Mulligan named CEO of The Little Beet

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

The former Starbucks executive is tasked with expanding the chain nationwide.

Financing

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises among investors in Tock reservation platform

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 28, 2018

The fast-growing tech company secured $9.5 million in its latest funding round.

Technology

Starbucks plans to add content filters to its in-store Wi-Fi

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 28, 2018

Starbucks will block explicit content on in-store Wi-Fi. The move, which follows years of activist pressure, will take effect next year.

Leadership

Activist investor says Luby’s is ‘simply not working’

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 28, 2018

Bandera Partners filed a letter with the SEC, making its case for a handpicked slate of board nominees.

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