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Chipotle works to make itself more visible

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 15, 2019

The once “quiet” brand has shifted its marketing and advertising to get in front of customers.

Financing

Explaining McDonald’s franchise dispute, and why it’s important

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2019

Culture shock and finances have led to the current uprising, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Kona Grill tries to stem an ‘erosion of core values’

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 14, 2019

The Asian-fusion chain’s newly reappointed CEO and founder hopes his turnaround plan will reverse plummeting sales.

Marketing

Another restaurant chain embraces esports as a draw

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 14, 2019

GameWorks is installing computer terminals within all its fun-and-food branches in a bid for video game fans.

Financing

Del Taco to sell restaurants to franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2019

"Strategic" refranchising to reduce company portfolio to 45% by 2020.

Financing

Wingstop’s Q4 same-store sales rise 6%

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2019

The company said it is working on pickup lockers and plans national ads in 2019.

Operations

Denny’s reports modest same-store sales growth for Q4

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 14, 2019

The family-dining brand, which is in the midst of refranchising, saw a 1.4% comps increase, per a preliminary earnings report.

Leadership

Torchy’s expands its C-suite for a growth push

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 14, 2019

Scott Hudler, a longtime veteran of Dunkin’, is among the new hires.

Financing

Report says P.F. Chang’s to be sold to investment firms

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2019

TriArtisan Capital Partners and Paulson & Co. will buy the Asian casual-dining chain from Centerbridge, according to Bloomberg.

Food

Taco Bell to test a vegetarian Menu

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2019

The chain also plans to work on sustainable beef, improve recycling efforts and use simpler ingredients.

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