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Financing

Applebee's sets back-to-the-future turnaround plan

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2018

Casual dining's dominant brand is resurrecting proven strategies from the past in a bid to reclaim its personality and appeal.

Financing

Why some restaurants are losing customers

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

In this week’s podcast, Howard Penney talks industry sales challenges, and a look at some concepts that could be the next big thing.

Financing

John Schnatter takes his case to the public

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

The founder of Papa John’s has started a website and sent a letter to the company’s employees.

Operations

Red Robin airs a plan to rebound through more dine-in traffic

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2018

The casual chain acknowledges it was surprised by the drop-off in dining room business, and suggests much of it was self-inflicted.

Financing

Is $300M too little for Zoes Kitchen?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

A large shareholder says that $12.75 per share “undervalues” the fast-casual chain, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

How will the California move impact Chipotle?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2018

Companies move headquarters all the time, but it can be disruptive, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Workforce

Applebee’s, Panera Bread and more vow to erase ‘no-poach’ franchise contracts

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 21, 2018

They join seven major chains that agreed last month to stop the practice, under threat of a lawsuit.

Leadership

Paris Baguette adds former Le Pain Quotidien CEO Jack Moran to its C-suite

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 20, 2018

Jack F. Moran becomes chief operating officer at the growing fast-casual bakery chain.

Technology

Starbucks’ mobile app goes down

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 20, 2018

Mobile orders account for 13% of the coffee giant’s sales.

Financing

What restaurant chain could be sold next?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2018

Several companies have gone private this year. RB’s The Bottom Line takes a look at who could go next.

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