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Patxi’s Pizza to be acquired by Elite Restaurant Group

 By Heather Lalley on Sep. 27, 2018

The 17-unit pizza chain is part of a growth spree for the multiconcept operator.

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Should restaurant prices be based on volume or weight?

 By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Sep. 27, 2018

The old saying that "a pint's a pound the world around" doesn't always apply, Advice Guy says.

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Court sides against Applebee’s franchisor Dine Brands in dispute over 160 units

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2018

The decision leaves the stores in control of a bankrupt franchisee with creditors to satisfy.

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How Norman Van Aken developed his ‘New World Cuisine’

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 26, 2018

Also on this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," a discussion of the challenges at some fast-casual chains.

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Papa John’s stock surges on sale reports

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 26, 2018

A report says the company is asking potential buyers to submit bids.

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6 reasons for restaurants’ massive consolidation wave

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 26, 2018

Here’s why chain owners are engineering the greatest merger wave in industry history, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Pie Five hopes a new prototype restarts its growth

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2018

The chain, which closed another five units last quarter, is about to open a new, cheaper “Goldilocks” prototype.

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Arby’s owner to buy Sonic Corp. for $2.3B

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2018

The deal will give Inspire Brands its third major chain and fourth overall.

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After the fast-casual gold rush

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 24, 2018

Challenges have hit onetime growth chains such as Taylor Gourmet, LYFE Kitchen and Noon Mediterranean, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Taylor Gourmet shuts its doors

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 24, 2018

The 19-unit chain closed all of its restaurants and reportedly plans to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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