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Nathan’s wants to be famous for more than hot dogs

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2020

The company is upgrading its menu and its design as it looks to turn around its restaurant chain’s fortunes.

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Can defranchising save TGI Fridays?

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2020

The company believes buying up franchisee restaurants will improve performance, but there are steep risks, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Muscle Maker Grill prices its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2020

The struggling fast-casual chain expects to raise $7.7 million in its offering.

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Famous Dave’s parent to buy Granite City

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2020

The acquisition will add two more concepts to BBQ Holdings’ rapidly expanding portfolio.

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Citizens Financial Group to acquire Trinity Capital

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2020

The acquisition will combine a major lender to restaurants with an investment bank that has closed more than 500 deals in the industry.

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Coronavirus hits China restaurants hard

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2020

Yum Brands, Starbucks, McDonald’s and others have had to close stores in a country many see as a major source of growth.

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Denny’s updates its plan for keeping sales on the upswing

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2020

In some respects, the strategy is far from textbook.

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Burgerim loses franchise registration in more states

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2020

Washington has revoked the chain’s right to sell franchises, and Maryland issued a stop order, while Yelp issued a warning on its ratings.

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How Just Salad finds people to keep growing

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2020

Nick Kenner, founder of the 50-unit salad chain, joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the chain’s growth challenges.

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A deeper look at Popeyes’ historic quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2020

The chain’s 38% same-store sales growth was one of the strongest numbers in industry history, proving the chicken sandwich was a black swan event, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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