The biggest beverage and snack chains in the U.S.
Here are the largest non-coffee beverage and snack chains in the country, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.Photograph: Shutterstock
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The eatertainment business shows signs of wear
The Bottom Line: The food-and-games concept Chicago WhirlyBall filed for bankruptcy last week as companies like Dave & Buster’s and TopGolf show sales weakness.
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This is why the restaurant business is in a value war right now
The Bottom Line: Same-store sales have slowed markedly for the past year as customers shifted to other options. And now operators are furiously working to get them back.
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Saladworks-parent WOWorks is shopping for new brands to buy
The platform company is almost finished assimilating its existing six brands. Now it's time to add to the family, said CEO Kelly Roddy.