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Financing

Ruby Tuesday owner NRD Capital raises $47.7M

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 02, 2020

The private equity firm also owns Fuzzy’s Taco Shop and Frisch’s Big Boy and the host kitchen provider Franklin Junction.

Financing

NPC International cancels its bankruptcy auctions

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2020

Flynn Restaurant Group has an $816 million agreement to buy the big Pizza Hut and Wendy’s franchisee out of bankruptcy.

Financing

Wendy’s is making a big push in India with ghost kitchens

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2020

The chain is working with Rebel Foods and Sierra Nevada Restaurants to open 400 locations in the country, including 250 inside digital-only kitchens.

Financing

The third-party delivery shakeup will change the restaurant industry

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2020

The DoorDash IPO, Grubhub sale and Uber Eats deal have fundamentally changed the market, and maybe the restaurant industry, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

McDonald’s is giving away McRibs, but there’s a catch

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2020

Customers who shave their facial hair can get one of 10,000 free McRib sandwiches as the chain partners with No Shave November.

Financing

Fast food chains are thriving, some more than others

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2020

Quick-service chains have recovered thanks to their drive-thrus, but consumers are showing some preferences, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Wienerschnitzel finds the consumer shift to its liking

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 25, 2020

The company’s sales have thrived during the pandemic as consumers sought out drive-thrus and comfort food.

Marketing

McDonald’s enlists Chrissy Teigen and John Legend on charitable challenge

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 24, 2020

The burger giant is promising to donate $100 million to Ronald McDonald House Charities, including an end-of-year social media campaign.

Financing

Inside Zaxby’s deal with Goldman Sachs

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 24, 2020

Cofounder and CEO Zach McLeroy details the investment in this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive.”

Operations

Quick-service chains plan for a fast future

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 24, 2020

As the pandemic hit, fast-food chains rethought their designs. Here’s a look at the most popular elements.

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