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Technomic talks the state of the restaurant industry

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2018

In the second episode of Restaurant Business' "A Deeper Dive" podcast, Technomic Managing Principal Joe Pawlak talks about the companies that are doing well, and those that aren't, among the Top 500 restaurant chains.

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Why Starbucks is suddenly struggling

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2018

The chain has too many stores and has raised prices too aggressively, and bad PR hasn’t helped, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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O’Charley’s owner is splitting up

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 19, 2018

In a bid for simplicity, Ninety Nine Restaurants, O’Charley’s are splitting from Village Inn and Bakers Square, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Wendy’s franchisee Carlisle adds 46 more locations

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2018

The Memphis-based company bought locations in Alabama and Florida.

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Macaroni Grill charts its next course

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 15, 2018

With sales improving a year after bankruptcy, the company is looking to add another concept.

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Which chain will Cheesecake Factory buy?

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 14, 2018

An analyst suggests the company could buy upscale chain North Italia from Fox Restaurant Group, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Private-equity firm acquires big Burger King operator

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2018

Polar Star Capital Partners, a newly formed investment firm, has acquired 126-unit Meridian Restaurants Unlimited.

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A brief history of Quiznos’ collapse

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2018

The once high-growth chain is an example of what happens when restaurant systems don’t focus on operator health, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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McDonald’s details its U.S. restructuring

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2018

The chain is removing layers from field offices to improve communication and support with its franchisees.

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Quiznos acquired by investment firm High Bluff Capital Partners

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 11, 2018

The struggling sandwich chain’s buyer is known for working with turnaround brands.

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