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Bar and grill chains are still struggling

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2018

Despite improvement at Applebee’s and BJ’s, demand at varied menu chains remains weak, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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This has been a big year for restaurant acquisitions

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2018

Several chains have been sold this year, and others are on the block. Here’s a look at some of the most notable deals.

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Franchisee revolts threaten the asset-light model

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2018

Tension at Jack in the Box, McDonald’s and others show the model’s limitations, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Jack in the Box stock surges on sale report

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2018

Reuters reported that the company is exploring strategic alternatives.

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Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises among investors in Tock reservation platform

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 28, 2018

The fast-growing tech company secured $9.5 million in its latest funding round.

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A Papa John's sale is no slam dunk

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

A report suggests bidders are backing off a complete purchase, which sent the company’s stock sinking, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How robots will change the restaurant business

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," explores the influx of technology in restaurants, with Results Thru Strategy’s Fred LeFranc.

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Breakwater Management invests nearly $20.9M in The Madera Group

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 28, 2018

The investment will help the company expand Tocaya Organica and Toca Madera.

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McDonald’s to give operators more time on remodels

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 27, 2018

The company will let some franchisees wait until 2021 or 2022 to complete store overhauls.

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In the coffee battle, Starbucks has been the clear winner over Dunkin'

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 27, 2018

But both brands have seen same-store sales slowdowns in recent years, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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