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Arby’s airs a new spokesperson and tagline

The chain’s focus is still on meats, but with a kicker calling attention to its complete sandwich line.

Marketing

Inspire Brands reveals plans for its 3rd brand, now Rusty Taco

The parent of Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings is changing the name of R Taco back to Rusty Taco in an homage to its history.

The new position will be filled by another veteran of the hotel industry, Seth Freeman.

This week's head-spinning restaurant moments included a suggestion in court that the "b" in IHOb stood for "bad news for Applebee's." That's just one of the long-shot gambles that came to light as oddsmakers considered the likelihood of restaurants charging into sports betting and who'll win the chain vs. independent bout.

The price of wings is down 32% over the past year as consumers shift toward boneless chicken, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The company sold its 12.3% ownership stake to Inspire Brands.

With that form of gambling now legal across the United States, the casual chain is exploring possible partnerships with bookmakers as well as offering the amenity itself.

One of the chain’s largest operators posted deeper losses and a 6.4% drop in comps.

The agreement with Washington’s attorney general comes as the chief legal officers of 11 other states are pursuing an investigation into the practice.

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