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Outback’s parent is ready with its next concept

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 26, 2020

Bloomin' Brands plans to begin the expansion of Aussie Grill next year, while also stepping up its test of its virtual chicken brand.

Operations

Consumers are embracing restaurants' accommodations to the pandemic

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 26, 2020

Ghost kitchens and other adjustments to new realities are bringing permanent shifts in consumer behavior, according to a new study.

Financing

Inspire Brands makes a play for the big time

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 26, 2020

The brand operator, which wants to buy Dunkin’, would be one of the biggest operator of U.S. restaurants if the deal gets done, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

McDonald’s calls Black franchisees’ lawsuit ‘illogical’

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 26, 2020

The company, seeking to dismiss the lawsuit, says it doesn’t make sense that it would undermine owners to see them fail.

Financing

Dunkin’ Brands holds acquisition talks with Arby’s owner Inspire Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2020

Dunkin' said it has held “preliminary” discussions with the Roark Capital-owned multi-brand operator.

Marketing

Burger King will test reusable containers in the U.S. next year

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 22, 2020

The burger chain will test reusable containers in New York, Portland and Tokyo through the packaging provider Loop.

Food

Chick-fil-A’s signature sauces come to grocery shelves

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 22, 2020

The quick-service chain is rolling out two of customers’ favorite sauces at selected supermarkets.

Food

Wendy’s is the latest chain to upgrade its chicken sandwich

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 22, 2020

The burger chain is promising a “crispier, juicier” Classic Chicken Sandwich as the fast-food chicken wars heat up.

Financing

The Papa John's that John Schnatter built

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2020

The company’s founder has continued to criticize the company’s performance after his departure, but RB’s The Bottom Line says the problems began well before.

Financing

Pizza Hut wants its say in who buys NPC International restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

The franchisor is making its rights known in the sale process of the franchisee’s 900-plus Pizza Hut locations.

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