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Chuck E. Cheese creditors say the company is moving too quickly on a sale

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 29, 2020

CEC Entertainment’s unsecured creditors say the company’s lenders are pushing a quick sale that would result in an artificially low price.

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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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These restaurant companies filed for bankruptcy during the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 28, 2020

From small chains to big concepts, a number of restaurant chains have filed for Chapter 11, or Chapter 7, since the start of the pandemic. Here’s a list.

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Here come the restaurant discounts

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 28, 2020

IHOP and Burger King show the industry could start pushing more discounts amid a weak economy. RB’s The Bottom Line wonders if they are necessary.

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Calls grow for tighter franchise regulations

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 27, 2020

As stories of problems at franchise brands mount, advocates and some regulators call for more enforcement at the federal level.

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Darden sees no virtual concepts in its future

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 25, 2020

The emotional connection and controls on execution just aren’t there, according to its CEO.

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With office workers at home, Corner Bakery struggles

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 24, 2020

The fast-casual chain is reportedly hiring restructuring advisors, making it the latest urban chain to face challenges, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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NPC International could sell Pizza Hut restaurants to other concepts

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 24, 2020

The operator, battling with its franchisor in court over sale procedures, wants to open the process up to anyone, even other concepts, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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