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Taylor Gourmet shuts its doors

The 19-unit chain closed all of its restaurants and reportedly plans to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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New York’s comptroller wants McDonald’s to treat chickens better

Overseer of the state's pension fund, a major shareholder, says the burger chain isn’t following rivals’ lead on chicken treatment.

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Carlisle Corp. sells off struggling LYFE Kitchen

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 21, 2018

The three-unit brand is bought by Chicago-based L3 Hospitality Group, a former franchisee.

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Will this be a merry holiday for restaurants?

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 21, 2018

Heavy hiring by retailers is a good sign, but it could also stress an already tight labor pool, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Why did Chipotle really move to California?

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 20, 2018

Also, JAB probably won’t buy Starbucks, and Papa John’s looks at a new logo, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How restaurants are dealing with their labor problems

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 19, 2018

In this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," Pincho Factory CEO Jayson Tipp and RB Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo talk about labor challenges.

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Credit card companies agree to a $6.2B swipe-fee settlement

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2018

But restaurants and other merchants will only see compensation, not a change in controversial policies and practices.

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Cracker Barrel looks to reverse 3.5% traffic decline in Q4

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 18, 2018

The family dining chain is betting on fried chicken to lure customers.

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Del Frisco’s to sell Sullivan’s to Macaroni Grill for $32 million

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 18, 2018

Scott Smith was named president of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse.

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Are remodels hurting McDonald’s sales?

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 17, 2018

An analyst suggests that keeping restaurants offline while they add kiosks is hurting same-store sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.