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Timeline: Inspire Brands goes on a shopping spree

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2020

Dunkin’ Brands will be the company’s fourth major deal. Here’s how the company became an industry force.

Marketing

Domino’s names WorkInProgress agency of record

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2020

The Colorado-based agency will handle creative execution, brand strategy and digital design.

Financing

As the pandemic hammered Starbucks, Dunkin’ took advantage

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2020

The Canton, Mass.-based chain has recovered more quickly than its Seattle-based rival. Here’s why, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Pumpkin products propel Starbucks’ recovery

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2020

The chain’s same-store sales improved in September, thanks to strong sales of the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and big consumer orders.

Financing

Yum Brands unloads Grubhub stock and calls it a win

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2020

The brand operator sold all of its shares of the delivery provider and pocketed a profit, ending what had been a notable deal, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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McDonald’s is facing another discrimination lawsuit

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2020

Current Black franchisees have sued the company, accusing it of a systemwide pattern of discrimination.

Financing

Starbucks will close another 100 U.S. locations

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2020

The chain now expects to close 500 domestic locations in the next year as the chain accelerates its shift away from poor-performing urban areas.

Financing

Inspire Brands to buy Dunkin’ in $11.3B deal

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2020

The restaurant industry's largest deal in six years will make Arby's and Sonic's owner one of the country's largest restaurant operators.

Financing

Taco Bell loses business in the morning but gains it in the drive-thru

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2020

The chain has about a third of its breakfast business during the pandemic, but its speedier drive-thrus kept sales growing.

Leadership

McDonald’s names Bethany Tate Cornell chief learning and development officer

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2020

The former Boeing executive will modernize the company’s Hamburger University.

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