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Financing

Wendy’s might bid for the bankrupt NPC restaurants

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2020

The company said in a filing that it could bid, along with a group of selected franchisees, for the operator’s nearly 400 locations out of bankruptcy.

Financing

As the pandemic hammered Starbucks, Dunkin’ took advantage

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2020

The Canton, Mass.-based chain has recovered more quickly than its Seattle-based rival. Here’s why, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

McDonald’s names Reginald Miller its new diversity chief

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2020

He had previously developed the diversity and inclusion strategy for the parent company of Vans and The North Face.

Financing

Timeline: Inspire Brands goes on a shopping spree

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2020

Dunkin’ Brands will be the company’s fourth major deal. Here’s how the company became an industry force.

Financing

Pumpkin products propel Starbucks’ recovery

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2020

The chain’s same-store sales improved in September, thanks to strong sales of the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and big consumer orders.

Financing

Ruth’s Chris optimistic, but remains at whim of COVID restrictions

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 30, 2020

Same-store sales improved as the chain was able to reopen more dining rooms, but were still down 36% in the third quarter.

Financing

Yum Brands unloads Grubhub stock and calls it a win

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2020

The brand operator sold all of its shares of the delivery provider and pocketed a profit, ending what had been a notable deal, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

McDonald’s is facing another discrimination lawsuit

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2020

Current Black franchisees have sued the company, accusing it of a systemwide pattern of discrimination.

Operations

A restaurateur’s guide to the election

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 30, 2020

Figuring out the presidential candidates’ potential impact on the industry may be tougher this year, pundits agree. But here are the indications that are known.

Financing

Starbucks will close another 100 U.S. locations

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2020

The chain now expects to close 500 domestic locations in the next year as the chain accelerates its shift away from poor-performing urban areas.

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