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What is the future of casual dining?

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 04, 2019

This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" features former Red Robin CEO Denny Marie Post, speaking about the challenges faced by dine-in concepts.

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Despite the trade war, China is still an alluring market

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 04, 2019

The market is too big and growing too fast for restaurant companies to ignore it, but a lengthy dispute could make things troublesome, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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STK’s parent inks deal to buy Kona Grill for $25M

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 03, 2019

One Group intends to use the concept as a growth vehicle. The deal has yet to be approved by the bankruptcy court overseeing Kona’s operation.

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Investor presses Outback’s parent for a sale or breakup

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 03, 2019

Jana Partners is resuming its call for a strategic redirection two years after a truce was struck.

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Guillermo Perales takes on Taco Bueno

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 03, 2019

The longtime franchisee is now in charge of an entire brand, and he’s impatient to get things fixed, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Landry’s makes a $37M bid for Restaurants Unlimited

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 29, 2019

The restaurant operator, which has bought numerous chains out of bankruptcy, has a “stalking horse” bid on another one.

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Despite concerns, lenders are still making restaurant loans

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 29, 2019

A Biz2Credit study says banks are approving restaurant loans at a much higher rate than other industries.

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McDonald’s takes its DoorDash deal national

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 28, 2019

The addition of its second delivery partner means the chain now has the service in more than 10,000 restaurants.

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A possible recession isn’t spooking restaurant CEOs just yet

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 28, 2019

Chief executives of Domino’s and Starbucks both say the consumer is strong, even as economic concerns worry investors.

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How small chains can tackle delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 28, 2019

Larry Ryback, CEO of Cotton Patch Cafe, joins "A Deeper Dive" to discuss how a small, regional chain can take advantage of the latest trend, even in small locations.

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