Financing

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

Why franchise regulations are due for a makeover

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Robert Purvin, an expert on franchising and franchise relations, talking about the risks to franchisees.

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How a small Texas city is subsidizing restaurant business

Stephenville is providing households with a $25 voucher.

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Savory invests in Via 313 Pizzeria

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 13, 2020

The investment fund’s latest deal gives it a stake in an Austin, Tex.-based Detroit-style pizza concept.

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After a pandemic cease fire, McDonald’s and Wendy’s commence their breakfast battle

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 13, 2020

The two fast-food chains start pushing for morning customers as their sales recover, but it remains a smaller market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Tim Hortons will ditch plastic straws next year

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 13, 2020

The company plans to transition to paper straws in Canada early next year.

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Walk-On's gets an investment from Slim Chickens backer

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 13, 2020

The funds from 10 Point Capital will be used to accelerate expansion.

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Bankrupt chains hand their keys to the lenders

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2020

With few buyers willing to take a risk, credit bids become far more common in bankruptcy sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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In proxy fight, Cracker Barrel’s investment in Punch Bowl Social gets scrutiny

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2020

Activist Sardar Biglari, trying to get a board seat, has criticized the decision. But Cracker Barrel says its investment, and its decision to walk away, were both warranted.

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