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Why did Chipotle really move to California?

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 20, 2018

Also, JAB probably won’t buy Starbucks, and Papa John’s looks at a new logo, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How restaurants are dealing with their labor problems

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 19, 2018

In this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," Pincho Factory CEO Jayson Tipp and RB Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo talk about labor challenges.

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Cracker Barrel looks to reverse 3.5% traffic decline in Q4

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 18, 2018

The family dining chain is betting on fried chicken to lure customers.

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Credit card companies agree to a $6.2B swipe-fee settlement

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2018

But restaurants and other merchants will only see compensation, not a change in controversial policies and practices.

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Del Frisco’s to sell Sullivan’s to Macaroni Grill for $32 million

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 18, 2018

Scott Smith was named president of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse.

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Shari's Pies now owns Coco's and Carrows

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 17, 2018

The two brands were quietly sold over the summer.

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Virtual reality is no escape for Dave & Buster’s

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2018

The addition of a "Jurassic Park"-themed VR game failed to pull the chain out of its sales and traffic slide.

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Are remodels hurting McDonald’s sales?

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 17, 2018

An analyst suggests that keeping restaurants offline while they add kiosks is hurting same-store sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Luby’s closes 8 units to pay outstanding debt

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 17, 2018

The multiconcept restaurant operator has expressed concerns about whether it can remain solvent.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit closes 113 units

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 14, 2018

Franchisee closures and terminations led to a decline in store count amid sales challenges at the barbecue chain.

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