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Pizza Hut plans to close hundreds of U.S. units

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2019

The brand will quickly replace the restaurants with takeout and delivery locations as it accelerates its shift away from dine-in.

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Wingstop continues to battle high wing prices

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 01, 2019

The fast-casual wing chain, which reported comps growth of 12.8% in Q2, said wing prices are up 32% year over year.

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Espresso drinks drive Dunkin’ sales

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2019

But traffic was down despite national value, and the company's stock price fell.

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Kura Sushi stock pops on its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2019

The conveyor belt sushi chain raised $41 million on its first day of trading, proving Wall Street will welcome small restaurant chains, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Habit Burger Grill works to become a ‘total access brand’

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 01, 2019

But traffic remains down and labor pressures keep mounting for the fast-casual burger chain.

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Impossible Foods reaches manufacturing deal with OSI

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2019

The famed McDonald’s supplier will provide the plant-based meat maker with additional capacity to meet demand.

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IPic Entertainment warns of a possible bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2019

The movie theater-restaurant chain said it did not have enough cash to make an interest payment and is considering Chapter 11.

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What to make of a flurry of restaurant acquisitions

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2019

On this episode of "A Deeper Dive," RB’s Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo discuss what has been a busy summer season for restaurant M&A.

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Denny’s profits triple as refranchising accelerates

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2019

Sales and pending deals will pare the franchisor’s holdings by 97 stores.

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Cheesecake Factory to buy Fox Restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2019

Fox will operate as a subsidiary led by CEO Sam Fox, and North Italia will shift to Cheesecake.

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