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Financing

Fast-growing Burgerim is apparently considering bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2019

The burger chain, which rapidly signed up hundreds of franchisees, told operators this week that it has hired a restructuring officer and a bankruptcy attorney.

Operations

Chipotle tests new store design to keep up with exploding digital sales

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 19, 2019

A walk-up window and order pickup cubbies are among the features of the chain’s new prototype, with the goal of reducing friction for customers and delivery drivers.

Emerging Brands

How an Indian fast casual is trying to lure diners away from third-party delivery

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 19, 2019

As it watched its delivery commissions rise, Tarka Indian Kitchen put the brakes on unit growth to take action.

Marketing

Burger King is giving out Impossible Whoppers to delayed passengers

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2019

The chain’s “Delay Your Way” promotion lets customers get coupons for the plant-based product through its app.

Financing

How a former McDonald’s franchisee made it in New York

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2019

Jim Lewis, who recently sold his New York City-area restaurants, joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the brand, his focus on speed and overcoming operations challenges.

Food

Taco Bell beefs up its value menu

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 17, 2019

The chain is expanding its dollar menu with the return of $1 Double Stacked Tacos.

Financing

Jacobs Douwe Egberts to merge with Peet’s and explore an IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 17, 2019

JAB Holding believes the merger would create a global coffee and tea powerhouse and expects an offering next year.

Financing

Hundreds of Jack in the Box locations are losing money

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 17, 2019

A lot of the brand’s locations had negative operating income in 2018, and the problem is concentrated in a surprising state, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership