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A brief history of Quiznos’ collapse

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2018

The once high-growth chain is an example of what happens when restaurant systems don’t focus on operator health, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Private-equity firm acquires big Burger King operator

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2018

Polar Star Capital Partners, a newly formed investment firm, has acquired 126-unit Meridian Restaurants Unlimited.

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McDonald’s details its U.S. restructuring

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2018

The chain is removing layers from field offices to improve communication and support with its franchisees.

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Dick’s Wings owner to buy Tilted Kilt

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2018

Arc Group will acquire the struggling breastaurant chain in a complex deal.

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Quiznos acquired by investment firm High Bluff Capital Partners

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 11, 2018

The struggling sandwich chain’s buyer is known for working with turnaround brands.

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Was Starbucks’ price hike a good idea?

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 08, 2018

The company is risking more traffic challenges with steep price increases, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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McDonald’s is making more layoffs

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2018

The company’s U.S. business is changing its field structure as part of planned cost-saving efforts.

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Black Box: Restaurants lost momentum in May

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2018

Same-store sales were flat for the month, and traffic continued to decline.

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3 ways restaurants are benefiting from retailers’ woes

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2018

E-retailers' wallop of brick-and-mortar stores is fostering opportunity for places that sell food instead of jeans and sneakers.

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McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A get caught up in political intrigue

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2018

One is the center of a scandal, the other an international bargaining chip; both stories reflect the chains’ strengths, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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