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Sweetgreen's latest investment sends its valuation soaring

The company raised $150 million and now says it is worth $1.6 billion. That puts the salad chain in rarified air, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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A noted short seller bets against Grubhub

Investor Jim Chanos says that delivery margins are weak and may only get worse as costs rise and fees shrink, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Kitchen United finds a friendlier real estate market

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 20, 2019

The virtual kitchen company sees much faster growth thanks to its latest investment.

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One year in, El Torito’s owner finds surprising results

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 20, 2019

Xperience Restaurant Group, which bought Real Mex out of bankruptcy last year, is generating quicker-than-expected sales growth and is looking for more, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Darden tries a new remedy for Cheddar’s

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2019

After data revealed an unexpected marketing issue for the chain, management pulled back on advertising and started working on an adjusted plan.

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Kitchen United gets another $40M

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 19, 2019

The investment will help the provider of ghost kitchens continue to grow and open its first locations in New York City.

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McDonald’s and Yum Brands prepare for a digital arms race

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 19, 2019

Recent moves show that big companies are intent on pushing their capabilities more aggressively than ever, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How fast-growing Tropical Smoothie keeps chugging

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 18, 2019

CEO Charles Watson joined "A Deeper Dive" this week to talk about the chain’s food strategies, its digital moves and how smoothies hit the mainstream.

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