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In the competitive restaurant industry, Wingstop and Domino’s stand out

 By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2018

Winners and losers were plentiful in Q1, a quarter that proved to be tougher than it seemed, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Casual-dining chains try buying their way to growth

 By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2018

Del Frisco’s acquisition of Barteca shows Wall Street’s willingness to accept more strategic deals, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Famous Dave’s turns a profit

By Jonathan Maze on May 15, 2018

Cost cuts and better revenue have offset the chain's decline in same-store sales.

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Del Frisco’s fills a niche in its portfolio by acquiring Barteca Restaurant Group

By Patricia Cobe on May 15, 2018

The $325 million deal will bring the steakhouse-centered company a high-energy vibe and strength in new dayparts.

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Bravo Brio rejects takeover bid from Romano's Macaroni Grill

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2018

The two-concept Italian operation says its pending acquisition by a Swiss private-equity group is a better deal.

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Cava Grill raising another $35M

By Jonathan Maze on May 14, 2018

The rapidly growing fast-casual chain has raised more than $130 million to fuel its expansion.

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Noodles & Co. stock surges on positive sales

By Jonathan Maze on May 11, 2018

The fast-casual chain said its same-store sales have turned positive after years of weakness.

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Papa Murphy’s growth comes to a halt

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2018

The pizza chain has closed more than 60 locations over the past year amid weak sales.

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Franchisors need to say more about franchisee finances

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2018

The bankruptcy filing of large Applebee’s franchisee shows that franchisors don’t reveal enough of their operators’ financial health, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Black Box: Restaurant sales in April the best in 3 years

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2018

Traffic is still falling, but the industry is showing some improvement after a tough start to 2018.

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