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Marketing

Taco Bell takes on London

The Mexican QSR chain took over Big Ben to celebrate its upcoming opening in the city.

Financing

How independent restaurants handle labor pressure

This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" features R.J. Melman, president of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises.

Financing

Jack in the Box CEO blames labor costs for franchisee anxiety

Lenny Comma says operators are “looking for performance to improve.”

Leadership

Target CEO named Yum Brands chairman

Brian Cornell will take over for the retiring Robert Walter.

Financing

McDonald’s stock keeps hitting records

The company has been a safe haven for investors in a volatile period on Wall Street, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Jack in the Box franchisees file a complaint over restructuring

The operators are asking California regulators for protection over a coming restructuring of lease arrangements.

Financing

Sam Borgese has big plans for Coco’s, Carrows and Shari’s

The CEO of Shari’s discusses efforts to turn around the struggling chains, following a summertime acquisition.

Technology

Tilman Fertitta makes a big bet on delivery

Landcadia Holdings, cofounded by the Landry’s owner, has completed its purchase of delivery company Waitr.

Financing

Casual-dining chains see some progress

Led by Applebee’s and BJ’s, dine-in chains were big winners last quarter, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Famous Dave’s plans a delivery-only brand

Coming off a major new menu change, the barbecue chain looks for new ways to boost revenue.

Financing

Restaurants, and their investors, confront a changing reality

Rising labor costs, weak sales and an evolving consumer are pushing the industry to change. But is it worth it?

Financing

Restaurants’ looming debt problem

This episode of RB’s podcast, "A Deeper Dive," discusses how more chains face problems with falling sales and too much leverage.