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Buffalo Wild Wings’ former activist takes a hit

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 19, 2019

Marcato Capital, which won a high-profile battle against the chicken wing chain, has reportedly seen its assets plunge, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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3G Capital is making a bet on Potbelly

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 19, 2019

The private-equity firm has been buying up stock in the sandwich chain. Exactly why is uncertain.

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Small-company earnings roundup: Fat Brands, Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Ark Restaurants, Freshii

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2019

Size didn't seem to matter for this mixed bag of operators during their most recent quarters. Labor and traffic proved as much of a challenge for them as it did for chains of scale.

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How HMSHost works to get it right inside airports

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2019

This week’s edition of "A Deeper Dive" features Steve Johnson, CEO of the massive airport operator.

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4 tactics Chili’s parent is bidding farewell

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 13, 2019

Brinker International said the redirections will set up the casual giant for extended growth.

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Takeout counters a drop-off in visits at Famous Dave’s

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 13, 2019

The barbecue chain says to-go comps at company stores rose 6.8%, holding the decline in overall same-store sales to 0.8%. Franchisees' domestic comps rose 0.7%.

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Mendocino Farms rolls with the changes

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 13, 2019

The fast-casual sandwich chain is taking its offerings outside of California while evolving to meet the needs of changing consumers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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