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Will Potbelly be pressured by a new activist?

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 28, 2020

180 Degree Capital Corp. has raised its stake in the struggling sandwich chain.

Coronavirus closes half of Starbucks’ China restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2020

The company said it is monitoring the operating hours of all of its locations in the country amid the fast-growing outbreak.

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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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Bar Louie files for bankruptcy after closing 38 units

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 27, 2020

The pub chain says it has a stalking horse bidder and three other parties interested in an acquisition.

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Strong year nets Starbucks CEO a bigger paycheck

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2020

Kevin Johnson’s pay package increased 36% in the company’s past fiscal year, thanks largely to incentives.

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Bakers Square, Village Inn owner files for bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2020

American Blue Ribbon Holdings closed 33 locations as it continues to lose money.

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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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