Emerging Brands

Why Aloha Poke believes it can win the ‘wide open’ poke bowl market

Sales at the Chicago-based chain are up double-digits this year, fueling big expansion plans.

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Marketing

How Facebook and Instagram are courting restaurant marketers

At a gathering for restaurants at Meta’s Chicago headquarters, the social media giant made its pitch for how it can help brands reach more customers.

Financing

Looking to franchise your restaurant? Be careful what you wish for

The Bottom Line: Franchising is becoming more attractive as debt becomes expensive and hard to get and equity investors grow skeptical of restaurants. But the model isn’t for everybody.

Financing

This time, Sardar Biglari is villainizing Cracker Barrel's board in hope of seizing control

Reality Check: The persistent antagonist is shifting his aim from a takedown of the CEO to a revolt against her bosses.