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What High Bluff Capital sees in Quiznos

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 13, 2018

The chain’s new owner sees opportunity in buying shrinking restaurant chains, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

What’s the next step for Papa John’s?

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2018

Here’s why the chain will need to make big changes, and probably needed to even before John Schnatter’s racial slur, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

At Granite City, ribs tap regional flavor to rise to the top

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 12, 2018

The casual-dining concept pairs beer with food for a winning LTO.

Financing

Black Box: Same-store sales improve in June

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2018

Takeout orders helped boost casual dining, but traffic was still a problem.

Leadership

Dunkin’ Donuts’ parent gets a new CEO in Dave Hoffmann

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2018

Nigel Travis is surrendering the job to Dave Hoffmann after a nine-year run.

Leadership

Papa John’s founder John Schnatter finds more controversy

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

The company’s founder allegedly used a racial slur during a conference call with its marketing agency.

Workforce

Lawmakers rally to save Washington, D.C.’s tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2018

A majority of the city’s ruling council have co-sponsored a bill that would reverse last month’s ballot measure.

Leadership

John Schnatter resigns as Papa John’s chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

The founder leaves the company after word that he used a racial slur in a conference call.

Financing

True Food Kitchen gets a new investor: Oprah Winfrey

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

She will join the company’s board and will work to help with its business and marketing.

Financing

Wow Cafe’s owner buys Garces Restaurant Group

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

Ballard Brands and a local investor paid $8 million for chef Jose Garces’ restaurants out of bankruptcy.

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