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Punch Bowl Social plots accelerated growth

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 13, 2018

The eatertainment brand, which just secured $20 million in financing, plans to add eight units in the next year.

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A strong economy, but weak consumers

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2018

Despite low unemployment, real wages simply haven’t grown all that much, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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The inside story of the Tilted Kilt sale

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2018

For Arc Group, which is on a buying spree, the deal was too good to pass up.

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Luby’s shutters 21 units

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 12, 2018

Luby's Inc., struggling to repay outstanding debt, is selling off properties and cutting staff.

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Are overseas markets losing their luster?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 12, 2018

Casual chains cite problems abroad. Labor is one of the global ailments.

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Making sense of a crazy week

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2018

Bankruptcies, sales and store closures show that the tough market is exposing companies’ poor plans, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Papa John’s franchisees hire a high-powered attorney

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2018

The Papa John’s Franchise Association hired Robert Zarco to investigate the brand’s decline.

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Freshii stock craters after company ceases guidance

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2018

Weakening same-store sales and slower-than-expected store openings sent the share price down as much as 45%.

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Fast food lives by the discount, and dies by it

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2018

Demand stalls at Wendy’s, Burger King and McDonald’s despite frequent discounts, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Black Box: Restaurants are still losing customers

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2018

Same-store sales rose again in October, but traffic continues to decline.

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