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Noon Mediterranean files for bankruptcy

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 14, 2018

The fast-casual restaurant concept has closed seven units and laid off 89 employees.

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Steak ‘n Shake wants to sell all of its company stores

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2018

The chain is offering to sell partnerships in all 400 locations for $10,000.

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With store count falling, Papa John’s starts helping franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 13, 2018

Franchisee leaders back the company’s response to the John Schnatter controversy.

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Famous Dave’s stock plunges after earnings

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 13, 2018

The company reported its second-straight profitable quarter.

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The burger business takes a big hit

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 13, 2018

Chains like McDonald’s and Shake Shack find themselves torn between pricing and traffic, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Don’t know RCI Hospitality Holdings? Maybe you should

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 13, 2018

RCI is building an empire of gentlemen’s clubs and breastaurants. And the strategy is paying off.

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Jack in the Box is making a huge investment in drive-thrus

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 10, 2018

The company hopes the improvements and a focus on speed will bolster sales.

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Ruth’s Chris ends Michael O’Donnell’s reign with positive Q2

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 10, 2018

Comps for company units rose 1.3%, with beef costs dropping 10%.

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Can Papa John’s recover from John Schnatter controversy?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 10, 2018

Restaurant Business' Peter Romeo and Jonathan Maze weigh in on the dispute and where the chain goes from here in this special edition of “A Deeper Dive.”

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Why are restaurant sales so bad in July?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 10, 2018

Weak sales and traffic for the second July in a row could spell bad news for the industry, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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