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
Operations
Back Yard Burgers, after many hurdles, gets ready to grow again
The better-burger brand is about 75% smaller than it was 15 years ago. But it is looking to get back into the new-restaurant business.
Financing
When Burger King nearly started serving Domino’s Pizza
The Bottom Line: In the 1990s, Burger King tested a Domino’s-branded personal pizza that proved remarkably successful, until the suits got in the way.
Financing
Companies are still lining up to go public despite recent volatility
The Bottom Line: Tropical Smoothie Café and Coopers Hawk are both reportedly planning upcoming IPOs, adding to a growing list. But some recent offerings haven’t fared well.