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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

5 big lessons from the Kona Grill downfall

Restaurant operators can learn a lot from the decisions that led the chain to file for bankruptcy, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Topics

Restaurants keep adding jobs as unemployment falls to 49-year low

The industry added 25,000 jobs last month as the economy continues to expand.

Financing

With traffic weak, closures and bankruptcies take hold

Thirty-three chains closed at least 10% of their locations in 2018.

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No more megachains?

The days in which a concept can expect to become really big are probably over.

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Fast-casual chains are still growing

Though growth slowed last year, they continue to pace the industry, thanks to more units.

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Among QSRs, the big get bigger

Led by Chick-fil-A, the largest fast-food chains extended their dominance.

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How McDonald’s is working to improve its drive-thru

From contests to a $300 million technology acquisition, the chain is intent on improving its drive-thru times.

Financing

Famous Dave’s could become a fast-casual chain

The chain is replacing an existing unit with a fast-casual model, and many others could follow if it works, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Burger King introduces meal boxes for different moods

To raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month, and perhaps take a shot at McDonald’s, the chain is offering boxes for varying emotions.

Financing

How Habit Burger made delivery profitable

On this week’s edition of “A Deeper Dive,” Habit CEO Russ Bendel talks about delivery, expansion and the burger business.

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Delivery boosts both KFC and Taco Bell

But third-party services appear to be eating into Pizza Hut’s market.

Financing

Kona Grill files for bankruptcy protection

The company closed an additional 15 locations and is up for sale, blaming overly aggressive growth, cost cuts and a stock buyback for its poor finances.

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