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Financing

Advisory firm hands J. Alexander’s activist a big win

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 10, 2019

Institutional Shareholder Services told the company’s investors to withhold votes from two directors.

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Why the retail apocalypse is the main factor in restaurants’ traffic problems

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 10, 2019

The industry will have to adapt to a new reality with fewer shoppers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Black Box: Sales rose in May, but traffic still down

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2019

Same-store sales improved from April’s weakness, but fears of an economic slowdown loom.

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Beyond Meat’s restaurant sales are booming

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2019

The plant-based meat company’s stock skyrocketed on Friday, as investors grow enthusiastic about its sales to restaurant chains.

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Restaurants added 16,900 jobs in May

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2019

The industry has added 300,000 jobs over the past year, but a slowdown in overall job growth has spurred fears of a slowing economy.

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Economic fears boost McDonald’s stock

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2019

The burger chain’s stock hit record highs, in part because of betting that the chain is recession proof, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How a Chinese hog epidemic could raise restaurant costs next year

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2019

African Swine Fever has decimated the pork supply in China. That could raise U.S. protein prices next year.

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Perkins & Marie Callender’s reportedly weighing bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2019

The company is trying to find a buyer, demonstrating the challenges legacy family dining chains are having in the current market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Why grocers are pushing into prepared food

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 05, 2019

Winsight Grocery Business Executive Editor Jon Springer joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk share of stomach.

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Struggling Red Robin swallows a poison pill

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 05, 2019

The casual-dining chain is girding itself for a battle with activist investor Vintage Capital, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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