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Founding family sells control of Whataburger

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2019

The Dobsons will become minority investors in the 69-year-old burger chain, with the majority stake held by BDT, a financial institution that specializes in funding family-run businesses.

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Investor offers to buy Red Robin

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 13, 2019

Activist shareholder Vintage Capital says the chain should be auctioned off immediately, and it’s ready with a cash bid of $461.4 million.

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Jack in the Box ordered to pay a former employee $15M

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2019

A former supervisor said she was terminated after she requested an accommodation for an on-the-job injury.

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A big franchisee’s financial challenges puts more pressure on Pizza Hut

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2019

NPC International, which also owns Wendy’s units, make the pizza chain’s turnaround more difficult, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How small restaurant chains can compete against the big guys

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2019

This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" features Cousins Subs CEO Christine Specht and franchising attorney Caroline Fichter.

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Chick-fil-A’s gay marriage controversy rises again

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2019

The chicken chain finds itself unable to break free from its CEO’s comments of seven years ago, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Church’s Chicken is reportedly looking for a buyer

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2019

Private-equity firm FFL Partners could seek $350 million for the 1,500-unit chain.

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Sweetgreen buys meal delivery service Galley Foods

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2019

The fast-casual chain’s acquisition will give it access to the company’s insight into delivery and high-volume production.

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Amazon to shut down its restaurant delivery service

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2019

The online retailer opts to end Amazon Restaurants as the third-party delivery business continues to consolidate.

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Why a plant-based McDonald’s burger is no slam dunk

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2019

Even as competitors push meat-free burgers, the product might not be ready for the giant’s domestic market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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