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Topgolf to merge with golf equipment maker Callaway

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 27, 2020

The all-stock merger creates a multi-branded golf powerhouse and gives Topgolf a valuation of nearly $2.5 billion.

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California restaurants sue to recover regulatory fees, saying they saw no payback under COVID restrictions

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 27, 2020

Operators in five of the state's most populous counties say they were denied the benefits of tourism fees they paid.

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The pandemic comes at a tough time for Tim Hortons

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 27, 2020

The Canadian doughnut-and-coffee chain was working to regain its footing before quarantine sapped the company of its core consumers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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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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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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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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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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