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Plotting a course in a perfect storm

 By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020

RB’s Top 100 Independents are a successful, savvy—and optimistic—bunch. Here’s how they’re handling the year from hell.

Operations

Chipotle’s delivery margins aren’t delivering

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 22, 2020

Reversing its earlier strategy, the fast-casual chain is now trying to lure diners toward order ahead and pickup.

Operations

The top-grossing independent restaurants in Florida

By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020

These are the top-ranked restaurants in Florida by annual food and beverage sales.

Financing

The top-grossing independent restaurants in New York

By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020

These are the top-ranked restaurants in New York by annual food and beverage sales.

Technology

What is CloudKitchens up to?

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 21, 2020

The secretive ghost kitchen company has acquired more than 40 properties in dozens of cities, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Financing

Chipotle sales surge, thanks to digital

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 21, 2020

Major growth in online and mobile orders helped the chain emerge quickly from its early pandemic slump.

Financing

The Papa John's that John Schnatter built

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2020

The company’s founder has continued to criticize the company’s performance after his departure, but RB’s The Bottom Line says the problems began well before.

Financing

Why private equity puts some restaurant chains at a disadvantage

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Joel Silverstein, founder of East West Hospitality Group, talking about private equity and international expansion.

Operations

San Francisco doubles indoor dining capacities

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2020

Restaurants can put up to 50% of their dining rooms back in use as of Nov. 3. The industry is expected to also benefit from a go-ahead for office workers to return.

Emerging Brands

Condado Tacos adds an industry vet as president

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 21, 2020

The growing full-service taco chain hired Scott Shotter, who most recently served as CEO at Back Yard Burgers.

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