Quick Service

Everytable wants to take its restaurants everywhere

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 18, 2020

The health-focused concept, which includes restaurants, vending machines and a subscription service, just received $16 million in funding to expand.

Financing

What Domino’s thinks of the ghost kitchen trend

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 17, 2020

The pizza chain likens itself as “the original cloud kitchen,” but says its model will be difficult for the newer players to replicate, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

In NPC bid, Greg Flynn makes his biggest play yet

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 17, 2020

The CEO of Flynn Restaurant Group is pushing a megadeal for the Wendy’s and Pizza Hut operator that would create the third-largest restaurant operator in the U.S., says RB's The Bottom Line.

Financing

Papa John’s reveals its new Atlanta headquarters

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 17, 2020

The pizza chain will bring 200 jobs to Atlanta at a 60,000-square-foot at The Battery Atlanta.

Leadership

McDonald’s names Tiffanie Boyd new U.S. chief people officer

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2020

It’s the latest in a string of new hires at the burger giant amid a quiet shakeup in the executive team.

Financing

Dozens of buyers are eyeing bankrupt NPC International restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2020

Flynn Restaurant Group was OK’d as the stalking horse bidder for the Pizza Hut and Wendy’s operator, even as Wendy’s objects. But many other potential buyers are interested.

Operations

McDonald’s is stepping up its safety efforts as COVID surges again

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 13, 2020

The company will emphasize contactless payment and plans more inspections of restaurants to ensure they are taking proper steps to protect against the spread of coronavirus.

Financing

Why a big Burger King franchisee’s sales slowed in October

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2020

The CEO of Carrols Restaurant Group suggested consumers ran out of stimulus checks, suggesting that economic problems are taking root, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing