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Cava to acquire Zoes Kitchen for $300M

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 17, 2018

The fast-casual deal was largely financed by an investment from Panera Bread’s founder.

Did IHOP's publicity stunt hurt Applebee's?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 17, 2018

This week's head-spinning restaurant moments included a suggestion in court that the "b" in IHOb stood for "bad news for Applebee's." That's just one of the long-shot gambles that came to light as oddsmakers considered the likelihood of restaurants charging into sports betting and who'll win the chain vs. independent bout.

Chicken wing prices are at 7-year lows

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 16, 2018

The price of wings is down 32% over the past year as consumers shift toward boneless chicken, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Bellagreen secures $2.7M in funding

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 16, 2018

The fast-casual chain, formerly known as Ruggles Green, plans to expand across Texas.

Wendy’s sells its interest in Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings for $450M

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 16, 2018

The company sold its 12.3% ownership stake to Inspire Brands.

What’s on restaurateurs’ minds? Depends on their gender

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 16, 2018

A survey of 1,000 small business owners found pronounced differences in the business attitudes of male and female operators.

How can restaurants sell old equipment?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Aug. 16, 2018

In short, be happy if you can get someone to take it off your hands, Advice Guy says.

Chipotle plans massive employee retraining after foodborne illness source ID’d

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 16, 2018

A bacterium found in food left at improper temperatures is to blame for the recent outbreak that sickened nearly 700 in Ohio.

Dave Boennighausen details Noodles & Co.'s impressive comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2018

Also in this edition of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive": upcoming menu trends.

Is the tight labor market hurting restaurant sales?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2018

With unemployment low, poorer service could be keeping some customers away, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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