Trending this week: Survey reveals best and worst tippers; wages rise

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Roark Capital Group acquires Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q

Roark Capital

The investment gives the private-equity group its 20th restaurant brand.
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Survey reveals best and worst tippers

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Men, Baby Boomers and Republicans are among best tippers in the US.
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Axum Capital Partners buys Back Yard Burgers

Back Yard Burgers

The deal is designed to accelerate the chain’s growth.
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Panera shareholders approve sale to JAB Holding

Panera Bread

The $7.5B deal is expected to close this month.
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Former NFL player looks to score as a restaurant investor

Back Yard Burgers

Muhsin Muhammad’s Axum Capital Partners is the new owner of Back Yard Burgers.
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First Watch executes a rare brand conversion

First Watch

The breakfast chain is gradually turning Egg & I locations into First Watch restaurants.
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Flavor of the Week: Black-eyed peas gain traction on menus

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The versatile legume is particularly popular in the South.
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Wages rise as restaurants keep hiring

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The industry adds 29,300 jobs in June as hiring spree continues.
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Franchisors ask Congress to clarify NLRB definitions

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The house considers joint-employer effects.
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CKE makes more executive changes

CKE

The Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s owner adds a trio of c-level executives.
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