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Tim Hortons’ U.S. franchisees accuse the brand of intimidation

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 02, 2019

In an amended lawsuit, the operators’ franchise association says the franchisor’s cost cutting is squeezing franchisees.

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Perkins sues to remove a 26-unit operator

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 02, 2019

The company terminated one of its largest franchisees over unpaid royalties following the closure of a location over health code violations.

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Companies are getting more aggressive on labor

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2019

Technology and bigger bonuses have become more common as costs continue to increase, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Chuck E. Cheese same-store sales slowed

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2019

But the company recorded its fifth straight quarterly increase as it nears a reverse merger that will take it public.

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Performance Food Group to buy Reinhart Foodservice

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2019

The deal would make PFG one of the largest foodservice distributors in the U.S.

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Hooters of America has been sold

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 01, 2019

Nord Bay Capital and TriArtisan Capital Advisors are the new owners of the casual-dining chain.

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Are activist offers for Red Robin and J. Alexander’s fair?

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 27, 2019

RB’s The Bottom Line compares proposals for the two casual-dining operators to previous restaurant chain transactions.

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Could any chain overtake McDonald’s?

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2019

This week’s edition of "A Deeper Dive" features Technomic’s Joe Pawlak talking about the future of the Top 500.

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Red Robin rebuffs bidder’s call for a shareholder meeting

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2019

The casual chain said the demand from Vintage Capital didn’t include the necessary information, nor proof that Vintage actually owns 11.6% of outstanding shares.

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Dunkin’ sues franchisees over employment verification

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2019

The franchisor has filed at least three recent lawsuits accusing operators of not properly vetting worker eligibility.

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