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How your restaurant sales and profits compare to competitors' and what you can do to improve financial performance

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Have investors soured on small restaurant chains?

Jeff Brock, managing partner with Hargett Hunter Capital Management, joins "A Deeper Dive" to discuss the state of mergers and acquisitions.

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Is an IPO in MOD Pizza’s future?

Its latest funding round gives the fast-casual pizza chain plenty of cash to accomplish its goals, with a public offering possible down the line.

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McDonald’s faces more sexual harassment charges

By Jonathan Maze on May 21, 2019

Workers, backed by the ACLU and union groups, filed more complaints and said steps by the company to prevent harassment are not enough.

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MOD Pizza raises another $160M

By Jonathan Maze on May 21, 2019

The fast-growing pizza chain plans to reach 1,000 locations in five years after an equity injection led by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

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Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group stock price soars on news it might have a buyer

By Heather Lalley on May 20, 2019

Three restaurant companies are interested in buying all or part of the struggling Double Eagle Steakhouse parent, according to a media report.

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Blue Apron tries to rescue its stock listing

By Jonathan Maze on May 20, 2019

The meal kit company is doing a reverse stock split because its share price has been too low for too long, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Luckin Coffee shares surge on its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2019

The fast-growing Chinese chain raises more than $570 million in its U.S. offering.

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Jack in the Box franchisees critical of the chain’s refinancing plan

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2019

Operators say they worry about what happens “when the debt needs to be repaid.”

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Can a cup rescue McDonald’s traffic?

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2019

The chain is testing a new recyclable cup to replace foam, which many believe could help locations in the South regain some lost drink traffic, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Kona’s former CEO makes a bid to buy the company

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2019

A company operated by Marcus Jundt has a $27 million stalking horse bid to buy the struggling casual-dining chain.