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How your restaurant sales and profits compare to competitors' and what you can do to improve financial performance

Burger King hopes mold gets you to buy more Whoppers

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 19, 2020

The chain is eliminating artificial preservatives and using a moldy Whopper to advertise it.

An activist wants to add directors to Potbelly’s board

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 19, 2020

Potbelly will consider input from the Vann A. Avedisian Trust regarding the nomination of potential directors at the chain’s annual shareholders meeting.

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Subway works to rebuild its business

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 19, 2020

A management overhaul and major layoffs signal a sense of urgency, but renewed complaints from operators over a new discount show the chain has a ways to go, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How Barcelona Wine Bar survived the acquisitions roller coaster

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 19, 2020

CEO Adam Halberg joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the chain and its approach to delivery and service.

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Taco John’s names Kelly Hopper CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 18, 2020

The former Yum Brands and TGI Fridays executive will take over financial leadership for the Wyoming-based Mexican chain.

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Outback’s parent airs alternatives to a sale

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2020

Suitors have come forth for Bloomin’ Brands’ Brazilian operations, but not for the company as a whole, officials say.

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White Castle had a really big Valentine’s Day

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 18, 2020

A record 30,000 customers made reservations for the evening, when the fast-food chain becomes a high-end destination.

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Arby’s owner is considering ghost kitchens

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 18, 2020

Inspire Brands, which also owns Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic and Jimmy John's, has trademarked some brand names for shared kitchens for takeout and delivery.

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