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Jack in the Box settles its dispute with franchisees

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2020

The National Jack in the Box Franchisee Association won some concessions from the franchisor as they settle a nearly two-year-old lawsuit.

Food

Pizza Hut will start selling plant-based meat pizzas

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2020

Two pizzas made with Beyond Meat will be available for a limited time.

Operations

Steve Easterbrook wants to be dropped from McDonald’s discrimination lawsuit

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2020

The chain’s former CEO derides a lawsuit by two Black executives as a “kitchen-sink-style” complaint that aims to “sensationalize” the case.

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Inside McDonald's digitally-focused future

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2020

The company is doubling down on delivery and drive-thru innovation, potentially changing how customers interact with its restaurants.

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Wendy’s is taking breakfast share, but not from McDonald’s

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2020

The burger chain has seen a sustained level of sales in the morning, likely at the expense of Taco Bell and Burger King, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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McDonald's plots plant-based products as part of a new growth strategy

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2020

The company is planning a new loyalty program, stronger marketing and more chicken products as part of a broad, global growth plan presented Monday.

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Steak ‘n Shake closes another 13 locations

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2020

The burger chain has seen traffic and sales plunge during the pandemic as it continues pulling back on unit count.

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Why third-party delivery worked for Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2020

The chain has seen its sales through aggregators triple this year, without the profit loss. RB’s The Bottom Line looks at why.

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Applebee’s franchisee Flynn Restaurant Group is bidding to buy NPC International

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2020

The giant operator, which also operates Arby’s, Panera Bread and Taco Bell, has an initial bid to buy the giant Wendy’s and Pizza Hut franchisee out of bankruptcy.

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Franchisee Carrols may give up its right to buy Burger King units

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 05, 2020

The company is negotiating with the franchisor to reduce unit openings and remodels and expects to give up an exclusive right to buy existing restaurants that are up for sale.

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