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Red Robin rebuffs bidder’s call for a shareholder meeting

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2019

The casual chain said the demand from Vintage Capital didn’t include the necessary information, nor proof that Vintage actually owns 11.6% of outstanding shares.

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Dunkin’ sues franchisees over employment verification

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2019

The franchisor has filed at least three recent lawsuits accusing operators of not properly vetting worker eligibility.

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Could any chain overtake McDonald’s?

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2019

This week’s edition of "A Deeper Dive" features Technomic’s Joe Pawlak talking about the future of the Top 500.

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Wingstop is moving its headquarters

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2019

The chicken wing chain has purchased a building in the Dallas suburb of Addison, Texas.

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A look behind Fat Brands’ purchase of Elevation Burger

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2019

The purchase price was $10 million. The reality is far more complicated, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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McDonald’s has sold a lot of fresh-beef burgers

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 24, 2019

The company said it sold 40 million more Quarter Pounders in the first quarter than it did a year ago.

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Coffee chains dip their toes into delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 24, 2019

Starbucks and Dunkin’ are both promising more beverage delivery, says RB’s The Bottom Line. Will it work?

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Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group nearing a sale to L Catterton

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 23, 2019

The private-equity firm is paying $8 per share in an all-cash deal valued at $650 million.

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Activist wins the J. Alexander’s proxy vote

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2019

Ancora Advisors said the company should immediately run a sale process after shareholders withheld votes from two directors.

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McDonald’s is testing voice-activated drive-thrus

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2019

The company is testing voice-activated ordering, along with automated fry makers and beverage stations, to improve speed and experience.

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