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Financing

Is $300M too little for Zoes Kitchen?

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

A large shareholder says that $12.75 per share “undervalues” the fast-casual chain, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

4 wild and wacky restaurant marketing gimmicks

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 22, 2018

Operators seek to go viral with the latest unconventional marketing ploys.

Workforce

McDonald’s makes a big pledge to help young workers

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

The company plans to invest $2 million in workforce training in Chicago and pledges to reduce employment barriers for 2 million young people.

Operations

Red Robin airs a plan to rebound through more dine-in traffic

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2018

The casual chain acknowledges it was surprised by the drop-off in dining room business, and suggests much of it was self-inflicted.

Workforce

Applebee’s, Panera Bread and more vow to erase ‘no-poach’ franchise contracts

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 21, 2018

They join seven major chains that agreed last month to stop the practice, under threat of a lawsuit.

Financing

How will the California move impact Chipotle?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2018

Companies move headquarters all the time, but it can be disruptive, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Emerging Brands

LYFE Kitchen closes original location as unit count dwindles

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 20, 2018

The once-promising fast casual is down to just four stores.

Leadership

Paris Baguette adds former Le Pain Quotidien CEO Jack Moran to its C-suite

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 20, 2018

Jack F. Moran becomes chief operating officer at the growing fast-casual bakery chain.

Financing

What restaurant chain could be sold next?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2018

Several companies have gone private this year. RB’s The Bottom Line takes a look at who could go next.

Financing

A good summer for restaurants, but not for chains

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2018

July sales spiked 9.7%, but large brands are still seeing traffic problems, thanks perhaps to “chain fatigue.”

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