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Smashburger's S'mac & Cheese Burger smashed LTO expectations

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 24, 2023

Behind the Menu: The mashup of two favorites—mac ‘n cheese and burgers—took two years to perfect but became the chain’s best-selling limited-time item of the past two years.

Financing

Subway's complex sale process comes to its expected conclusion

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 24, 2023

The Bottom Line: The lengthy sale process and the apparent deal terms in Roark Capital’s winning bid reveal just how difficult a turnaround the sandwich giant is.

Operations

Pickleball-themed Camp Pickle has unlocked $200M for growth

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 24, 2023

The concept from Punch Bowl Social founder Robert Thompson isn't scheduled to debut until next year, but it has attracted some powerful investors from both the restaurant and the pickleball world.

Operations

How a new Margaritaville transformed foodservice at a Louisiana campground in mere months

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 24, 2023

GM Amanda Skelly oversaw the conversion of Cajun Palms into the popular eatertainment complex, complete with four themed food and beverage venues.

Financing

Southern chain Fatz Cafe closes all 18 locations

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2023

The brand had been in decline for years after peaking at nearly 50 units in 2011. It’s part of a rash of restaurant closures recently.

Operations

EEOC alleges sexual harassment at Bouchon Las Vegas

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 24, 2023

The federal agency says both male and female workers for the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group concept were harassed since at least 2018. Some who complained also faced retaliation.

Food

Walk-On's adds bone-in wings to menu for first time

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2023

The sports-bar staple will come in three flavors and servings of eight or twelve, just in time for football season.

Operations

Sensory-friendly dining hour promotes inclusivity at Prairie Grass Cafe

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 23, 2023

Late on Saturday afternoons, the restaurant welcomes guests with autism, input disorders, noise sensitivities and other disabilities by providing a crowd-free, comfortable space.

Financing

O'Charley's closes 18 restaurants in one day as sales struggle

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 23, 2023

The chain has been hit hard by changing trade areas and, more recently, soaring inflation. It believes the "pruning" will help its 91 remaining stores.

Financing

Why so many restaurant chains are closing locations right now

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2023

The Bottom Line: Veggie Grill, O’Charley’s, Burger King, Boston Market, Steak n Shake and others have been closing doors this year as they work through various challenges.

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