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Texans don’t think much of the Whataburger deal

Reaction to the sale in the burger chain’s home state demonstrates why the company is so successful there, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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As delivery evolves, so do restaurant chains’ approaches to the service

Profitability concerns and more demand have led to a variety of strategies—and a broad sense that chains have to get this right.

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A look at Papa John’s $8M deal with Shaq

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 17, 2019

RB’s The Bottom Line looks at what it took Papa John’s to land NBA great Shaquille O’Neal as a director and spokesman.

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Founding family sells control of Whataburger

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2019

The Dobsons will become minority investors in the 69-year-old burger chain, with the majority stake held by BDT, a financial institution that specializes in funding family-run businesses.

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A lot of restaurant chains are for sale right now

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 14, 2019

Jack’s Family Restaurants and Restaurants Unlimited are both on the block, according to separate reports, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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A big franchisee’s financial challenges puts more pressure on Pizza Hut

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2019

NPC International, which also owns Wendy’s units, make the pizza chain’s turnaround more difficult, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Jack in the Box ordered to pay a former employee $15M

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2019

A former supervisor said she was terminated after she requested an accommodation for an on-the-job injury.

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Investor offers to buy Red Robin

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 13, 2019

Activist shareholder Vintage Capital says the chain should be auctioned off immediately, and it’s ready with a cash bid of $461.4 million.

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Church’s Chicken is reportedly looking for a buyer

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2019

Private-equity firm FFL Partners could seek $350 million for the 1,500-unit chain.

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Chick-fil-A’s gay marriage controversy rises again

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2019

The chicken chain finds itself unable to break free from its CEO’s comments of seven years ago, says RB’s The Bottom Line.