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Wendy’s sells its interest in Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings for $450M

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 16, 2018

The company sold its 12.3% ownership stake to Inspire Brands.

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Bellagreen secures $2.7M in funding

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 16, 2018

The fast-casual chain, formerly known as Ruggles Green, plans to expand across Texas.

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Is the tight labor market hurting restaurant sales?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2018

With unemployment low, poorer service could be keeping some customers away, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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For struggling restaurants, it’s buy or die

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2018

As sales continue to weaken, restaurant chains hope mergers will keep them afloat, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Dave Boennighausen details Noodles & Co.'s impressive comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2018

Also in this edition of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive": upcoming menu trends.

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Chili’s treads cautiously on gaming

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2018

The brand is exploring ways of benefiting from legalized sports betting, but not in a manner that will blur its image, officials say.

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Noon Mediterranean files for bankruptcy

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 14, 2018

The fast-casual restaurant concept has closed seven units and laid off 89 employees.

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Twin Peaks’ sales keep climbing

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2018

The company says its same-store sales rose 9.4% in the second quarter, thanks in part to its focus on sports.

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Steak ‘n Shake wants to sell all of its company stores

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2018

The chain is offering to sell partnerships in all 400 locations for $10,000.

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With store count falling, Papa John’s starts helping franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 13, 2018

Franchisee leaders back the company’s response to the John Schnatter controversy.

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