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Kura Sushi stock pops on its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2019

The conveyor belt sushi chain raised $41 million on its first day of trading, proving Wall Street will welcome small restaurant chains, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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What to make of a flurry of restaurant acquisitions

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2019

On this episode of "A Deeper Dive," RB’s Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo discuss what has been a busy summer season for restaurant M&A.

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D.C.’s Clyde’s group sold to former Washington Post owner

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2019

The purchase price of the 13-restaurant group was not disclosed.

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Impossible Foods reaches manufacturing deal with OSI

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2019

The famed McDonald’s supplier will provide the plant-based meat maker with additional capacity to meet demand.

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Denny’s profits triple as refranchising accelerates

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2019

Sales and pending deals will pare the franchisor’s holdings by 97 stores.

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Grubhub’s CEO defends his company

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2019

Matt Maloney also accused competitors of “price gouging” as he defended his company against complaints of false charges and cybersquatting, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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