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Chick-fil-A is taking its spicy grilled chicken sandwich national

The chicken chain is releasing a rare national limited time offer beginning on Monday as the fast-food business continues to go crazy for chicken sandwiches.

Financing

Bankruptcy court approves the $801M sale of NPC International

The giant Pizza Hut and Wendy’s franchisee is being sold to Flynn Restaurant Group and five other franchisees.

Financing

McDonald’s U.S. president urges franchisees to start talking again

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 21, 2021

Joe Erlinger said operators' “pause” on non-essential communications was “not in the system’s best interest” as the chain’s franchise relations remain strained.

Financing

Why Subway is no easy fix

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2021

Too many locations and low unit volumes make the chain's challenges difficult. But they're not insurmountable, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Financing

Subway continued closing locations last year

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 19, 2021

Sources say as many as 10% of the chain’s units closed, though the company says some were temporary, as the coronavirus accelerated its pullback.

Food

Taco Bell is bringing back potatoes and working with Beyond Meat

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2021

The Mexican fast-food chain says potatoes will come back in March after being removed in August.

Financing

Armed with new funds, Checkers looks to build on a strong 2020

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2021

The drive-thru burger chain has a new loyalty program, new franchisees and is testing a new kitchen design.

Food

Now Burger King is coming out with an upgraded chicken sandwich

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2021

The burger chain, a sister company of Popeyes, is planning to roll out its version in the coming months.

Financing

McDonald’s says it is pausing its political donations

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2021

The company said it is reviewing its political giving to ensure donations “align with our values and the purpose of our business.”

Financing

Del Taco’s sales improve, but not everywhere

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2021

Franchisee-owned stores saw strong sales last quarter, but company stores were left behind. The differences were largely regional.

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