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Restaurant chains have no room for error

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2020

Bankruptcy filings by Bar Louie, Krystal and American Blue Ribbon all reflect the industry’s competitive and operational challenges, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Burgerim franchisees start to organize

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2020

A group of operators has formed a franchisee association to represent their interests amid continued uncertainty about the company’s future.

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Here come the small chain mergers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2020

This week’s Chopt-Dos Toros deal is the latest to combine multiple growth concepts, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Fiesta Restaurant Group sees interest from an activist investor

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 24, 2020

Hedge fund Arex Capital Management has talked with the struggling parent company of Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical about changes in strategy and operations.

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Chopt acquires Dos Toros to form new holding company

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 23, 2020

L Catterton will back the venture, which intends to gather growth concepts that are still influenced by their founders.

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How G.J. Hart plans to keep Torchy's Tacos hot

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2020

The longtime industry CEO joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about Torchy’s managing partner system and the chain’s strong growth.

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How franchisees can avoid a bad investment

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2020

Here are a few steps operators can take to keep from falling into a Burgerim-like trap.

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Why struggling chains turn to franchising

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2020

As chains such as Steak ‘n Shake and Krystal faced mounting financial problems, they looked to refranchising as a solution, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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