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Marketing

Popeyes has already won the sandwich war

A Twitter battle involving several competitors gave the chain tons of free publicity for a new product that is vital to its future.

Financing

Buffalo Wild Wings’ former activist takes a hit

Marcato Capital, which won a high-profile battle against the chicken wing chain, has reportedly seen its assets plunge, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

3G Capital is making a bet on Potbelly

The private-equity firm has been buying up stock in the sandwich chain. Exactly why is uncertain.

Financing

Mendocino Farms rolls with the changes

The fast-casual sandwich chain is taking its offerings outside of California while evolving to meet the needs of changing consumers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

How HMSHost works to get it right inside airports

This week’s edition of "A Deeper Dive" features Steve Johnson, CEO of the massive airport operator.

Financing

McDonald’s tries another value offer

The chain will offer a limited time buy-one, get-one for $1 deal nationwide on Monday as it continues to woo value customers.

Financing

Black Box: Restaurant sales tumble in July

Industry same-store sales declined 1%, its worst performance in nearly two years as chains feel a summer lull.

Financing

Taco Bell opens its hotel, just as change comes

The Mexican chain has become one of the top-performing concepts in the country thanks to its marketing, but now it faces new leadership.

Financing

Chains shift their focus to operations

As customers increasingly demand convenience, companies such as Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Dunkin' and Starbucks are focusing on operations to drive sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Causes of the iPic bankruptcy: Reclining seats and an IPO

Construction costs and intense competition also hurt the movie theater-restaurant chain.

Financing

Improving sales sends Jack in the Box stock soaring

Thanks to value bundles, the burger chain’s same-store sales rose to their best level since 2016.

Financing

Despite stronger sales, Perkins can’t avoid bankruptcy

RB’s The Bottom Line examines the bankruptcy filing of Perkins & Marie Callender’s, which came after a brutal two-year period for the company.

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