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Sonic expects big tax savings

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 05, 2018

The chain expects as much as a 10-percentage-point improvement in its tax rate, thanks to reform.

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Robert Earl takes an interest in Bravo Brio

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 30, 2018

The founder of Planet Hollywood is now an activist investor in the casual-dining operator, The Bottom Line says.

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Cracker Barrel puts its hope in catering

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2018

The family-dining chain is confident in the future of its takeout business.

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Bravo Brio to be sold to GP Investments for $100M

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 08, 2018

The owner of Bravo Cucina Italiana and Brio Tuscan Grille will be acquired in an all-cash deal.

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Restaurant brand culture matters: Tim Hortons’ problems in Canada tell us why

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2018

Restaurant Brands International is getting resistance from the chain’s operators that it didn’t get with Burger King, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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2017 Top 500: Limited service chains

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 12, 2017

Over 80% of the limited-service segment’s sales comes from QSRs. Fast casual remains the strongest grower, with sales up 8% and units up 8.7%.

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Loving underutilized cuts of red meat

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 12, 2006

To feed Americans’ never-ending appetite for beef, the cattle industry is making new and underutilized cuts more available to restaurateurs.

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Blended investment: smoothies, shakes and malts

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 13, 2007

A selection of fruit smoothies can add on-trend beverage choices to a menu and boost average checks.

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Front: Real Estate-Stupid Growth Tricks

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 01, 2008

The tough economy has many companies pulling in their horns on expansion, but operators who are shopping for real estate could find it’s a buyer’s market.

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Top 3 surprises from 2011's Future 50

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 30, 2011

A look through all six installments of our annual Future 50 report triggered some double-takes about the chains on this year’s list.

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