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TooJay’s Deli has a new owner, emerges from bankruptcy protection

 By Heather Lalley on Sep. 10, 2020

The 28-unit, Florida-based chain has been acquired by Monroe Capital, an asset management firm.

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How the pandemic is changing restaurant finance

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2020

Mark Wasilefsky, head of franchise finance for TD Bank, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss COVID-19’s impact on financing.

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Chuck E. Cheese’s owner gets a $200M lifeline

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2020

Owner CEC Entertainment received the OK to get financing that will carry it through the bankruptcy process.

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Levine Leichtman acquires Tropical Smoothie Café

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 08, 2020

The private equity firm partnered with management on the deal for the fast-growing chain.

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Restaurants’ employment recovery has slowed

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 08, 2020

Industry job growth slowed last month, a sign that operators are not bringing back workers as capacities remain limited, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Finding no acceptable offers for the business, Luby's decides to liquidate

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2020

The operator of Fuddruckers and Luby's Cafeteria will sell off its assets in pieces and then dissolve.

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GameWorks plans a $15M IPO

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 08, 2020

The struggling food-and-games concept has warned that it may not remain a going concern and needs cash to stay in business.

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Restaurant spending slows but remains positive

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 02, 2020

Spending is slowing in other areas, too, according to Facteus, potentially suggesting an impact from the loss of enhanced unemployment benefits.

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Some restaurants push growth while others struggle to survive

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 02, 2020

This week’s RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features multi-unit restaurant attorney Dennis Monroe, discussing the industry’s divergent recovery.

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Why urban markets’ recovery could take a while

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 02, 2020

While suburban sites are thriving, urban sites have struggled during the pandemic, and the changes could be lasting, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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