Price rises above the expected range of $15 to $17 per share

The move is part of a plan to close 67 underperforming restaurants

Research firm Technomic is projecting modest sales growth in the restaurant industry for 2013 and 2014.

The new round of financing secured with Golub Capital this week will fund ongoing growth, according to Prokupek.

Company now expects to generate up to $89 million

Sales at the chain rose 16 percent since introducing the item in April

The fast-casual chain hopes to raise $77.5 million

Restaurant chains attract customers with new products and value offerings, Placed Insights finds.

The Spin! Neapolitan Pizza franchisee discusses the family business

Ohio-based chain aims to bring taste of the Carolinas to Midwest diners