Continue to Site >>>

Financing

How your restaurant sales and profits compare to competitors' and what you can do to improve financial performance

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Financing

Will this be a merry holiday for restaurants?

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 21, 2018

Heavy hiring by retailers is a good sign, but it could also stress an already tight labor pool, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Carlisle Corp. sells off struggling LYFE Kitchen

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 21, 2018

The three-unit brand is bought by Chicago-based L3 Hospitality Group, a former franchisee.

Financing

New York’s comptroller wants McDonald’s to treat chickens better

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 21, 2018

Overseer of the state's pension fund, a major shareholder, says the burger chain isn’t following rivals’ lead on chicken treatment.

  • Page 481