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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

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

Why private equity puts some restaurant chains at a disadvantage

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Joel Silverstein, founder of East West Hospitality Group, talking about private equity and international expansion.

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.

Financing

Moody's says the restaurant industry's outlook has improved

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

The bond rating service said the industry’s outlook has stabilized as business conditions have improved.

Financing

Winter is coming: What’s in store for restaurants as cold air hits

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

A third wave of the pandemic is here, which could lead to more restrictions and consumer pullback. But spending trends could help, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership