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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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What happens when the economy slows?

Stocks fell Tuesday amid economic concerns, which only adds to potential problems facing restaurants, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Fatburger owner acquires Yalla Mediterranean

Fat Brands adds its seventh brand with the purchase of the seven-unit chain.

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Jack in the Box franchisees sue the company

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2018

The franchisee association is suing the franchisor over the company's marketing fund and its remodels.

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Bar and grill chains are still struggling

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2018

Despite improvement at Applebee’s and BJ’s, demand at varied menu chains remains weak, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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This has been a big year for restaurant acquisitions

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2018

Several chains have been sold this year, and others are on the block. Here’s a look at some of the most notable deals.

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Franchisee revolts threaten the asset-light model

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2018

Tension at Jack in the Box, McDonald’s and others show the model’s limitations, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Jack in the Box stock surges on sale report

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2018

Reuters reported that the company is exploring strategic alternatives.

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How robots will change the restaurant business

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," explores the influx of technology in restaurants, with Results Thru Strategy’s Fred LeFranc.

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Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises among investors in Tock reservation platform

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 28, 2018

The fast-growing tech company secured $9.5 million in its latest funding round.

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Breakwater Management invests nearly $20.9M in The Madera Group

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

The investment will help the company expand Tocaya Organica and Toca Madera.