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How your restaurant sales and profits compare to competitors' and what you can do to improve financial performance

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Get ready for another sort of cost pressure

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 21, 2021

A new type of environmental bill aims to push recycling costs back on packaging users and suppliers. A law has already been passed in Maine, and 10 other states are expected to consider similar measures.

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Why the real estate market is so hot right now

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2021

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Barry Wolfe, senior managing director of investments at Marcus and Millichap, talking about the hot real estate market.

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At Togo’s, a new operating model brings new prospects for growth

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2021

The sandwich chain, which had long struggled with a need to close units, is poised to add the most locations in years after a shift to a new, faster service model.

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Jeff Bezos returns from space with a stellar gift for Jose Andres: $100M

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 21, 2021

The chef was the recipient of one of the Amazon founder's "Courage & Civility Awards" and will use the funds on his World Central Kitchen.

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Big restaurant investor L Catterton reportedly could go public

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2021

The owner of concepts like Velvet Taco, Barcelona and Bartaco may hold an initial public offering or merge with a SPAC.

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These are all the companies planning or considering IPOs

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2021

Three restaurant chains have confidentially filed documents for an initial public offering and others are considering it, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Luby's liquidation proves more lucrative than expected

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 20, 2021

Assets are selling for more than projected, and holdings yet to be sold are performing better, the company said.

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Just Salad plans to double its units after major cash infusion

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 20, 2021

The fast-casual salad concept completed the largest funding round in its history and intends to open more restaurants and expand its sustainability initiatives.

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Chipotle posts highest profit margins since 2015

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 20, 2021

The burrito chain credits price increases, fewer promos and lower beef prices for its 24.5% operating margins in Q2—the best since it was plagued by food safety incidents six years ago.

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Portillo’s says it is going public

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 19, 2021

The fast-growing hot dog chain confidentially submitted documents to begin the initial public offering process.

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