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Financing
How TGI Fridays' long party came to a close
COVID-19 was the final straw for the bar and grill pioneer, which became at least the third casual-dining chain to file for bankruptcy this year. But its problems started well before the pandemic.
Financing
Why so many brands are closing restaurants in the name of growth
The Bottom Line: Denny’s and Wendy’s announced plans to close underperforming units as part of a “growth strategy.” The restaurant industry has a long history of such strategies. But too much can be a risk.
Leadership
Cracker Barrel airs another plea to keep Sardar Biglari off the family-dining chain's board
Reality Check: A letter mailed to shareholders Monday repeats a detailed inventory of the investor's alleged faults as a business leader.