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Would Yum buy a 4th brand?

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2018

The QSR operator expects to make more specific deals, such as its purchase of QuikOrder, and won’t rule out a brand acquisition, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Activist shareholder pushes for Del Frisco’s sale

 By Heather Lalley on Dec. 06, 2018

Engaged Capital said the restaurant group has “destroyed substantial shareholder value.”

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Why the franchisor-franchisee relationship is worsening

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2018

This week’s edition of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," explores the growing tension between franchisors and their franchisees.

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Big franchisee Flynn Restaurant Group buys 368 Arby’s units

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2018

The purchase of US Beef Corp. gives the Applebee’s operator its fourth brand and more than 1,200 locations.

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Jack in the Box franchisees sue the company

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2018

The franchisee association is suing the franchisor over the company's marketing fund and its remodels.

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Fatburger owner acquires Yalla Mediterranean

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2018

Fat Brands adds its seventh brand with the purchase of the seven-unit chain.

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What happens when the economy slows?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2018

Stocks fell Tuesday amid economic concerns, which only adds to potential problems facing restaurants, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Pizza Hut U.S. buys an online ordering service

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2018

The company is acquiring QuikOrder in a bid to improve its online ordering capabilities.

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Bar and grill chains are still struggling

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2018

Despite improvement at Applebee’s and BJ’s, demand at varied menu chains remains weak, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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This has been a big year for restaurant acquisitions

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2018

Several chains have been sold this year, and others are on the block. Here’s a look at some of the most notable deals.

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