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Hammered by the pandemic, Studio Movie Grill declares bankruptcy

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 26, 2020

As studios hold back on new releases and restrictions remain, the restaurant-theater chain hybrid started running out of cash.

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Rubio’s Coastal Grill declares bankruptcy

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 26, 2020

The fast-casual chain, which has $82.3 million in debt, began seeing falling sales in 2017, according to court documents.

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Inspire Brands makes a play for the big time

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 26, 2020

The brand operator, which wants to buy Dunkin’, would be one of the biggest operator of U.S. restaurants if the deal gets done, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Dunkin’ Brands holds acquisition talks with Arby’s owner Inspire Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2020

Dunkin' said it has held “preliminary” discussions with the Roark Capital-owned multi-brand operator.

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BJ's Restaurants starts thinking longer term

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2020

While still focused on the near-term complications posed by the pandemic, management is experimenting longer-term initiatives such as a beer subscription program.

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When founders mouth off on their restaurant chain creations

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2020

John Schnatter’s critique this week of Papa John’s current management is the latest example of a chain founder sounding off about his successors’ perceived inadequacies as inheritors of the brand. Here are a few more head-turning examples

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New menu helps Outback reclaim 93% of year-ago sales

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2020

Parent company Bloomin' Brands also revealed that it plans to expand the steakhouse's fast-casual spinoff, Aussie Grill.

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Five problems in franchising that hurt franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 23, 2020

RB’s The Bottom Line looks at five issues that can cause problems for operators that invest in the business.

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Third-party delivery becomes a question mark again

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 22, 2020

Chipotle's test of higher prices for third-party delivery orders shows the partnership model remains a problem for many restaurants, and the providers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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The top-grossing independent restaurants in New York

By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020

These are the top-ranked restaurants in New York by annual food and beverage sales.

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