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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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The eatertainment business shows signs of wear

The Bottom Line: The food-and-games concept Chicago WhirlyBall filed for bankruptcy last week as companies like Dave & Buster’s and TopGolf show sales weakness.

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A 48-unit Subway franchisee declares bankruptcy

River Subs LLC, a large operator out of San Antonio, is seeking Chapter 11 debt protection after losing a nearly $3 million judgment in a wrongful death lawsuit.

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This is why the restaurant business is in a value war right now

The Bottom Line: Same-store sales have slowed markedly for the past year as customers shifted to other options. And now operators are furiously working to get them back.

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Burger King franchisee Sun Holdings makes a play for Uncle Julio's

The large operator has acquired the debt in the casual-dining Mexican chain, paving the way for a potential acquisition.

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The 10 largest burger chains in the U.S.

Some of the country’s largest restaurant chains serve burgers as their main dish. Here’s a look at the 10 biggest, according to the Technomic Top 500.

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Consumers reshape the burger business

Technomic Top 500 data reveals a shift in consumer demand for burgers at restaurants, away from traditional fast-food outlets. But they're not all shifting to fast-casual chains.

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2 more reminders that the restaurant business is risky

The Bottom Line: Franchising is no less risky than opening your own restaurant. Just ask former NFL player David Tyree and the former president of McDonald's Mexico.

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McDonald's kicks off its value push

The fast-food giant will start selling its $5 Meal Deal next week as it works to regain lost traffic. But it is also reminding customers of its existing deals.

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Pizza Hut is warring with one of its largest franchisees

Operator EYM Pizza closed 15 locations in Indiana amid a lawsuit from the pizza chain franchisor over unpaid royalties and poor performance.

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A look at some of the restaurant industry's biggest concerns

A Deeper Dive: Scott Redler, co-founder of Freddy’s and former chair of the National Restaurant Association, joins the podcast to talk about the state of the industry right now.

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More small restaurant chains file for bankruptcy

Melt Bar & Grilled, an Ohio chain that was featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel, joins the Chicago concept Kuma’s Corner and other small chains running into post-pandemic financial problems.

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Reassessing McDonald's tech deals from 2019

The Bottom Line: The fast-food giant’s decision to end its drive-thru AI test with IBM is the latest pullback away from a pair of technology acquisitions it made five years ago.

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