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Leadership

How True Food Kitchen plans to grow with a healthy menu

Christine Barone, CEO of the Oprah-backed upscale casual chain, talks about the market’s challenges and opportunities in this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive."

Financing

Big Burger King operator Carrols Restaurant Group adds a 2nd brand

The $238 million deal includes 55 Popeyes locations—a new brand for the company—and 166 Burger King restaurants.

Operations

John Schnatter steps up his fight against Papa John’s

While the chain’s founder expressed support for investor Starboard Value, he also accused the board of protecting its own interest.

Financing

Why restaurants missed their chance to get better delivery deals

Chains should have negotiated better rates with third-party providers, says RB’s The Bottom Line. It may be too late.

Leadership

Howard Schultz for president? No.

A run would not just tarnish the Starbucks founder’s image, but also that of the company, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Fat Brands gets a loan from Steak ‘n Shake’s owner

A hedge fund owned by the CEO of Biglari Holdings made a $20 million loan to the operator of Fatburger, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

As takeout sales boom, fast-casual pizza turns to bigger pies

Blaze Pizza is the latest to test larger pizzas as it focuses more intently on delivery sales—pitting the chains directly against traditional players.

Financing

Jack in the Box stock falls as report casts doubt on possible sale

A Debtwire report suggested that buyers are concerned about the chain’s growth and its valuation.

Financing

How restaurants are mimicking the grocery business

A consolidation trend that started with supermarkets has spread to restaurant chains, and that has major implications for the industry, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Pizza Inn learns to love its buffet

The chain expanded its all-you-can-eat hours, and sales have grown ever since.

Financing

Wendy’s agrees to pay $50M to settle data breach claims

The company is paying a group of financial institutions over negligence claims following a 2015 cyberattack.

Financing

Quaker Steak & Lube is winning with small-footprint units

Three years after filing for bankruptcy protection, the casual-dining chain is finding smaller units can work wonders.