Financing

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Financing

The restaurant IPO market shows signs of thawing

Joe & the Juice and Focus Brands are reportedly considering IPOs, which would be the first in three years, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Is Sweetgreen worth $1B?

A reported valuation of the salad chain seems like a lot, but it’s not unprecedented, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Management says it’s never been more bullish about the concept’s future—even as investors wonder, what about the rest of the company?

Z Capital completes the purchase of what was called Real Mex Restaurants out of bankruptcy court.

RB’s The Bottom Line explores whether delivery at Firehouse Subs, Jersey Mike’s and now Subway will hurt Jimmy John’s.

But the gain came from higher checks, not a rise in traffic.

The company said its “For Real” ads lifted sales in September and October.

But the fast-casual chain continued to generate strong sales thanks to zucchini noodles and off-premise business.

Domestic same-store sales for the burger chain, Popeyes and Tim Hortons all fell in the third quarter.

The restaurant-heavy private-equity firm completed fundraising for two new funds.

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