Financing

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

Bankrupt Ruby Tuesday tells court (and retirees): 'Pension funds are ours'

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 12, 2020

A struggle over who owns those assets has complicated Chapter 11 proceedings--and raised the possibility of a Chapter 7 liquidation.

Financing

Why a big Burger King franchisee’s sales slowed in October

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2020

The CEO of Carrols Restaurant Group suggested consumers ran out of stimulus checks, suggesting that economic problems are taking root, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Jack in the Box settles its dispute with franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2020

The National Jack in the Box Franchisee Association won some concessions from the franchisor as they settle a nearly two-year-old lawsuit.

Financing

Hai Hospitality receives ‘substantial’ investment to grow its concepts

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 11, 2020

The Austin, Texas-based multiconcept operator plans to expand its modern Japanese restaurant Uchi and its Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar brand with the funding.

Financing

Why some restaurants may struggle to get through the winter

Nov. 11, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Adam Werner, from AlixPartners, talking about restaurants’ difficult financial position as more shutdowns loom.

Financing