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Sandell comments on recent earnings release from Bob Evans

 Jul. 09, 2014

The fight between the family chain and a major shareholder escalated with this week’s release of lackluster financial results and revelations about what the battle is costing.

Bob Evans, CEO part 'by mutual agreement'

 Dec. 15, 2014

Steve Davis stepped down after a prolonged fight with investor Sandell Asset Management over his strategies.

Turnaround report: Bob Evans regroups by ‘performance bands’; McDonald’s further adventures with kale; Subway’s pretzel logic

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 09, 2015

A different way of setting store-level benchmarks helped Bob Evans Farms cut its manpower requirements last quarter by 125,000 labor hours and $600,000.

Bob Evans prunes under-performing stores

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 25, 2016

The first wave closed over the weekend, with more to come during the next year.

Consumer Trends

Top chains by menu segment for 2017

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 17, 2017

Chains ranking highest in their competitive set deliver more than just good food. They’re winning in all aspects of the dining experience, from service to convenience.

Food

How leading chains stack up by menu size

By Lizzy Freier on Mar. 16, 2017

The top and fastest-growing chains don’t always align with average total menu items in their sectors.

Bob Evans

Jun. 11, 2017

The family-friendly chain serves farm-fresh American classics with a country vibe

Consumer Trends

Customers’ most-craved breakfasts

By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 10, 2017

See which 10 chains are meeting consumers’ morning cravings the most.

Chains jockey for heat-and-eat Easter sales

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 13, 2018

More brands are aiming to exploit the niche between catering and takeout with big meals packaged for the holidays. The going price: $109.99 for a 10-person spread.

How to avoid being ice-axed by the polar vortex

By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 06, 2014

There’s no denying that it has been a bone-chilling winter. With fuel costs rising as the temperature plummets, restaurants are seeing spikes in utility costs. See some tips on managing your heating and energy spending to reduce the weather damage to your bottom line.

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