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How Houston’s Cleburne Cafeteria has endured for 80 years

 By Heather Lalley on May 26, 2021

The iconic restaurant, which opened just before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, “continues to try not to change,” its owner said.

Emerging Brands

Lettuce Entertain You is eyeing Florida as a big growth market

 By Heather Lalley on May 25, 2021

The Chicago-based multi-concept operator has a couple of restaurants in the works in the Sunshine State, with the first up being an expansion of its Mediterranean restaurant, Aba.

Financing

KFC plans to do something it hasn’t done in years: Grow U.S. units

By Jonathan Maze on May 25, 2021

The chain, buoyed by its chicken sandwich and digital efforts, expects to finish 2021 with more domestic restaurants than it had the previous year. It would be the first time in 17 years.

Emerging Brands

Restaurateur Sam Fox is getting into the hotel business

By Heather Lalley on May 25, 2021

Fox will own, operate and manage The Global Ambassador Hotel, slated to open in the fall of 2023, in Phoenix. His company, Fox Restaurant Concepts, was acquired by The Cheesecake Factory in 2019.

Financing

5 tailwinds aiding Cracker Barrel’s sales

By Peter Romeo on May 25, 2021

Like every chain, the family dining specialist has been helped by eased capacity restrictions, widespread vaccinations and direct federal aid to consumers. . But it's also reaped the benefits of several unique factors

Financing

Three huge franchises, three big franchise disputes

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2021

McDonald’s, Subway and 7-Eleven, three of the biggest franchises in the world, are facing major disputes with their operators. RB's The Bottom Line takes a look at all three.

Workforce

Editors' Roundtable: Why restaurants are facing a labor shortage

By Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo on May 24, 2021

Editors Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo discuss the industry's current labor challenge, why restaurants are facing the issue, and how to get out of it.

Operations

New York officially reopens, but customers still dine outside

By Patricia Cobe and Peter Romeo on May 22, 2021

Some restaurateurs find the state's new guidelines confusing, while others find it a call to action. Customers simply enjoy the nice weather.

Operations

Which states are next to fully reopen restaurant dining rooms?

By Peter Romeo on May 21, 2021

The list is short because the number of jurisdictions already permitting full use of restaurant dining rooms has grown to more than 3 out of 5 states.

Financing

McDonald's is paying a price for the Steve Easterbrook era

By Jonathan Maze on May 21, 2021

The Chicago-based burger giant is enjoying strong sales. But franchisee unrest and discrimination lawsuits is marring that success, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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