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Del Taco at risk of a stock delisting

The Mexican fast-food chain is in danger of a delisting following the departure of an independent director.

Some Popeyes locations run out of sandwiches

The chain has sold so many that some restaurants are running out of buns.

KFC unleashes Mac & Cheese Bowls on the world

The chain is making the side dish a center-of-the-plate item with the addition of chicken.

Restaurant sales improve, but signs of weakness abound

Investment in the industry is up, along with same-store sales, but bankruptcies and store closures are more common. RB’s The Bottom Line tries to make sense of it.

Blaze Pizza guns for Domino's

The chain, which has been testing larger pies, will soon compete more directly with legacy pizza concepts, and its co-founder is “thrilled,” says RB’s The Bottom Line.

What to do when big franchisees fail

Pizza Hut, Wendy’s and Perkins all face challenges with struggling operators, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

How Blaze Pizza’s founders figured it out

Rick Wetzel joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about raising funds for expansion, LeBron James and taking on Domino’s.

Saladworks names Kelly Roddy CEO

The industry veteran vows to put the “on-trend” brand’s growth into high gear, and quickly.

Del Taco is considering a sale

The company is reportedly getting interest from both private-equity firms and strategic buyers.

McDonald’s, in need of a morning jolt, is giving away coffee

The fast-food giant is debuting its new-look McCafe this week with a pay-it-forward promotion.

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.

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.

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