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Kona Grill and its former CEO go to war

Lawsuits between the chain and former Chief Executive Jim Kuhn paint a picture of a company that grew too fast, then cut too many costs to survive, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Uncle Maddio’s files for bankruptcy protection

The fast-casual pizza chain has struggled with closing units and falling sales.

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McDonald’s cuts its Signature Crafted line

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2019

The company’s decision to drop its semicustomizable sandwiches comes as the chain focuses more on speed, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Kona Grill may have to declare bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2019

The struggling casual-dining chain appointed a restructuring specialist as CEO and said a bankruptcy filing is possible.

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How White Castle did the Impossible

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2019

On this week’s edition of "A Deeper Dive," White Castle CEO Lisa Ingram talks about the chain’s introduction of the Impossible Slider.

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McDonald’s hires a new franchise relations executive

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2019

Karen Garcia takes on the role of vice president of franchise relations as tensions with operators appear to ease.

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Why Papa Murphy’s is shrinking

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2019

A shift to convenience, and too much debt, made it tough for the pizza chain to thrive, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Chains start charging more for delivery orders

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2019

Restaurants are raising prices for delivery as providers ease requirements, and they say they've had little pushback from customers.

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Can small companies make it on Wall Street?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2019

Despite favorable regulations, small companies still struggle to gain traction on the public markets, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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J. Alexander’s rejects Ancora’s purchase offer

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2019

The board of directors said that the $11.75-per-share proposal “dramatically undervalues the company.”