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Union Square Hospitality goes into the private-equity business

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 02, 2017

The parent of Gramercy Tavern and creator of Shake Shack intends to invest in upstart fast-casual brands and tech.

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4 takeaways from restaurants’ Q3 earnings season

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2017

A look at the reports for public companies reveals some definite directional arrows for the industry as a whole.

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IPic Entertainment planning to raise $25M in ‘mini IPO’

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2017

The theater-restaurant chain plans to use funds to open new locations.

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Black Box: Restaurants post best quarter in 2 years

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2018

Industry same-store sales grow slightly in December as discounts take hold and traffic improves.

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America doesn't run on Dunkin' in the afternoons

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2018

The chain was strong in the morning, but traffic slows later on, and the company doesn't know why.

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Wendy's didn't help Arby's buy Buffalo Wild Wings

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2018

The company opted against further investment, but its ownership of Arby's has still paid off, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Olive Garden parent reels off positive comps, a host of surprises

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2018

Six of Darden Restaurants' seven multiunit brands posted positive comps for Q3. The how's and why's provided some surprises.

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Burger King and Popeyes are testing delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2018

Both brands have the service in “hundreds” of restaurants and plan to expand it quickly.

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Getting in on produce

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 01, 2010

Maines Paper & Food Service, a mega $3 billion broadliner, set out several years ago to eliminate the competitive disadvantages companies its size often have in the produce category.

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A tour of a high-tech, to-go system

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 13, 2006

AROS lets the customer choose specific food options and add any special instructions. No staff time is consumed by phone calls or menu questions.

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