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Sbarro thrives, by accepting its own limitations

The venerable chain embraced what it is, a pizza-by-the-slice brand that does best in high-traffic areas. And it is growing nearly a decade after filing for bankruptcy.

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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.

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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.

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Brands that meet consumers' perception of value are winning right now

The Bottom Line: A new report from Houlihan Lokey notes that brands with clearly defined value propositions have been outperforming. But the definition of value differs from one sector to the other.