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Jollibee takes a bigger stake in Smashburger

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2018

The Philippines-based foodservice company now owns a majority of the burger chain.

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McDonald's is taking a shot at Chick-fil-A

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2018

The rapidly growing chicken concept could be its biggest threat, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Who could Inspire Brands buy?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2018

The Bottom Line: Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings want to buy more brands, and they have plenty of choices.

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Shake Shack set to speed up growth in 2018

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 16, 2018

The chain plans to open between 32 and 35 new domestic units in the next year.

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5 reasons for bar and grill chains' nightmare 2017

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2018

Shifting consumer demands have hammered the likes of Applebee's and Chili's, and their recovery is uncertain, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Applebee's expects to close at least 60 more restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 20, 2018

The franchisor also plans to announce an acquisition within roughly the next year.

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Brioche Doree plans a U.S. invasion

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2018

Le Duff America sells off other concepts as it plans to expand its parent company's legacy concept in the States.

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Rhone Capital to buy Fogo de Chao for $560M

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2018

The take-private deal comes less than three years after Fogo went public.

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Domino's same-store sales growth slows

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2018

The pizza chain's 4.2% U.S. same-store sales were the lowest in four years as store count accelerates.

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Would Burger King's owner buy Domino's?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2018

In this environment, anything is possible, but such a deal seems unlikely, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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