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Golden Corral's largest franchise operator files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 05, 2020

Eric Holm's 1069 Restaurant Group has run up a debt of $49.7 million. Only six of its 33 units are open.

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Restaurant job growth improved in September

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 02, 2020

But the industry remains more than 2 million jobs short of where it was before the pandemic.

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Five reasons to be bullish on restaurants’ future

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 02, 2020

Despite closures, bankruptcies and uncertainty, the industry has proven to be more resilient than expected, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Former Jamba, Barteca executives form a SPAC

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 02, 2020

Tastemaker Acquisition Corp. seeks to raise $200 million to make an acquisition, potentially of a restaurant chain, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Cracker Barrel defends its strategy, and pokes Sardar Biglari

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 01, 2020

The company, in a proxy battle with its longtime activist, explains its decision to back away from Punch Bowl Social.

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After pandemic struggles, Noodles appears to be on an upswing

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 01, 2020

The fast-casual chain, which saw double-digit same-store sales declines earlier in the pandemic, is reporting brighter Q3 numbers.

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NPC International and Pizza Hut spar over the operator’s capabilities

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 30, 2020

Pizza Hut has argued in bankruptcy court documents that the franchisee was substandard. The operator disputes that, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How restaurants are being designed for a mobile future

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 30, 2020

Rapha Abreu, global head of design for Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss the connection of technology and design.

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Consumers appear more comfortable dining out

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 30, 2020

A survey suggests consumers’ comfort with eating at restaurants has hit a post-pandemic peak despite continued concerns about COVID-19

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Pie Five’s parent continues to struggle

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 29, 2020

Rave Restaurant Group’s latest financial update paints a bleak picture for Pie Five and sister brand Pizza Inn.

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