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Financing
Sweetgreen and Shake Shack still have an urban problem
The Bottom Line: Both companies appear to be getting traction in the suburbs. But they have a big foot in slow-to-recover urban areas.
Financing
Ruby Tuesday founder’s SPAC prepares to wind down
The Bottom Line: Fast Acquisition will redeem all its shares later this month after a previous deal with Tilman Fertitta fell through, but not before a shareholder files a lawsuit.
Marketing
At Ruby Slipper, it's weekend brunchtime every day
The 22-unit New Orleans-themed operation promises a midday party seven days a week. And it serves breakfast and lunch, too.