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Credit card companies agree to a $6.2B swipe-fee settlement

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2018

But restaurants and other merchants will only see compensation, not a change in controversial policies and practices.

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Del Frisco’s to sell Sullivan’s to Macaroni Grill for $32 million

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 18, 2018

Scott Smith was named president of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse.

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Cracker Barrel looks to reverse 3.5% traffic decline in Q4

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 18, 2018

The family dining chain is betting on fried chicken to lure customers.

Marketing

Papa John’s new ads move past John Schnatter

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 18, 2018

The company features franchisees in a series of new marketing aimed at getting past its controversial founder.

Technology

Postmates secures $300M in venture funding

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 18, 2018

The investment will be used to expand the delivery service to a majority of U.S. households.

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Luby’s closes 8 units to pay outstanding debt

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 17, 2018

The multiconcept restaurant operator has expressed concerns about whether it can remain solvent.

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Are remodels hurting McDonald’s sales?

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 17, 2018

An analyst suggests that keeping restaurants offline while they add kiosks is hurting same-store sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Arby’s latest giveaway: A real fast-food tattoo

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2018

The one-day offer is limited in scope, but maybe that’s beside the point.

Financing

Virtual reality is no escape for Dave & Buster’s

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2018

The addition of a "Jurassic Park"-themed VR game failed to pull the chain out of its sales and traffic slide.

Financing

Shari's Pies now owns Coco's and Carrows

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 17, 2018

The two brands were quietly sold over the summer.

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