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Financing

How Zaxby’s adapted to the pandemic and thrived

Cofounder and CEO Zach McLeroy joins the RB podcast A Deeper Dive to discuss the chain’s response to the pandemic, as well as its future.

Food

KFC is testing a new chicken sandwich

The chain will test a new premium offering in Orlando to rival Popeyes and Chick-fil-A.

U.S. same-store sales are up 14% so far this quarter, including 21% the past four weeks, as consumers stay in and order pizza.

Full-service chains in particular are at a greater risk of default, thanks to coronavirus restrictions, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The coffee chain, which late last year was merged with fellow JAB Holding-owned Jacobs Douwe Egberts, would be worth more than $17 billion.

The chain says it will relocate more locations from malls to drive-thrus and build more pickup stores and add curbside and delivery options.

The Mexican fast-food chain said it plans to step up its hiring in the coming months.

As customers have ventured outside again, they have gravitated toward quick-service restaurants, in many cases leading to a quick recovery.

This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" features Neal Sherman, founder of restaurant equipment reseller TagEx Brands.

The stock closed Tuesday above $1,000 for the first time and then just kept going, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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