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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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The Papa John's that John Schnatter built

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2020

The company’s founder has continued to criticize the company’s performance after his departure, but RB’s The Bottom Line says the problems began well before.

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Why private equity puts some restaurant chains at a disadvantage

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Joel Silverstein, founder of East West Hospitality Group, talking about private equity and international expansion.

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Chipotle sales surge, thanks to digital

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 21, 2020

Major growth in online and mobile orders helped the chain emerge quickly from its early pandemic slump.

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Winter is coming: What’s in store for restaurants as cold air hits

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

A third wave of the pandemic is here, which could lead to more restrictions and consumer pullback. But spending trends could help, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Pizza Hut wants its say in who buys NPC International restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

The franchisor is making its rights known in the sale process of the franchisee’s 900-plus Pizza Hut locations.

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