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Financing
Life is tough for pizza chains right now
The Bottom Line: Major pizza brands like Domino’s, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut are trading share with independents. And fast-casual brands are in decline. The sector has a smaller market, thanks to third-party delivery.
Food
A restaurant's cheese sauce makeover leads to a retail line
Behind the Menu: When the famous cheese fries at Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar were not turning out according to spec, owner Ryan Gamperl created a new product to bring them back up to speed.
Financing
5 lessons from the TGI Fridays bankruptcy
The Bottom Line: The casual-dining chain’s bankruptcy declaration was a long time coming, the latest evidence in what has been a brutal market for sit-down restaurants.