4 issues percolating on the government front for restaurants
Reality Check: And—surprise, surprise—some of them are good news for an industry that’s taken its lumps.Restaurant Business Exclusive Content
Financing
Red Lobster, private equity, and the problem of asset sales
The Bottom Line: Eight years after Darden sold the seafood chain, it is closing locations, talking about a “turnaround” and seeking rent concessions.
Financing
McDonald’s steps out of the political shadows
The Bottom Line: The burger giant traditionally lets others do all the talking on major political issues. But more recently it has made its voice heard on topics like California's business climate or crime in Chicago.
Food
Chickenhawk breaks out of the chicken sandwich rut with a 2.0 model
Popeyes success with its chicken sandwich started a deluge on menus, but this new fast casual is putting some different ideas between the buns.