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As it looks to build new restaurants, Wendy’s eyes banks and retailers

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2021

The burger chain is casting a wider net for development as it plans to grow to 8,000 global locations by 2025.

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A big Burger King franchisee defends its business

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2021

Dan Accordino, CEO of Carrols Restaurant Group, lamented the company’s stock price and defended its business model, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Wendy’s plots its breakfast expansion

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2021

“Everybody is all in” on the daypart as operators renew and the burger chain plans to increase its morning sales even further.

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard is sold to Thompson Street Capital Partners

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2021

The fast-casual Kansas-based burger chain has grown quickly and its drive-thrus have proven valuable during the pandemic.

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Del Taco has big plans for its new prototype

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2021

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features John Cappasola, CEO of the Mexican QSR chain, talking about development and the shift to the drive-thru.

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Former Sonic CEO Cliff Hudson starts a SPAC

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2021

The blank check company Do It Again, which features several people connected with Sonic and Dunkin’, has filed to raise $125 million, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Papa John’s looks to improve efficiency following a big 2020

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2021

The company has added centralized phone orders at company locations and is adding dough spinners as it looks to handle a surge of business.

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Taco Bell's owner is buying a marketing technology business

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2021

Yum Brands has a deal to acquire Kvantum, which uses artificial intelligence to understand consumer insights and marketing performance.

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Why McDonald’s might sell part of Dynamic Yield

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2021

The burger giant, which bought the technology company two years ago, is considering a sale of the business that works with other clients.

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Why Sardar Biglari needs a Steak 'n Shake turnaround

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2021

After rescuing the company at the last minute, he now embarks on an uncertain service style change. RB’s The Bottom Line explains why the investor has a lot riding on this move.

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