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Dunkin’ Brands holds acquisition talks with Arby’s owner Inspire Brands

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2020

Dunkin' said it has held “preliminary” discussions with the Roark Capital-owned multi-brand operator.

Food

Wendy’s is the latest chain to upgrade its chicken sandwich

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 22, 2020

The burger chain is promising a “crispier, juicier” Classic Chicken Sandwich as the fast-food chicken wars heat up.

Marketing

Burger King will test reusable containers in the U.S. next year

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 22, 2020

The burger chain will test reusable containers in New York, Portland and Tokyo through the packaging provider Loop.

Financing

The Papa John's that John Schnatter built

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2020

The company’s founder has continued to criticize the company’s performance after his departure, but RB’s The Bottom Line says the problems began well before.

Financing

Pizza Hut wants its say in who buys NPC International restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

The franchisor is making its rights known in the sale process of the franchisee’s 900-plus Pizza Hut locations.

Leadership

Wendy’s hires former Domino’s executive for tech post

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 19, 2020

Kevin Vasconi was named the burger chain’s chief information officer.

Financing

Why the fast-food dining room could be a thing of the past

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 19, 2020

Burger King, Starbucks and Del Taco are either planning or building seatless restaurants. Other chains could follow.

Marketing

Taco Bell brings back its Steal a Base, Steal a Taco promotion

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 16, 2020

The chain is bringing back its World Series promotion for the ninth year, and this time the company is bringing its app in on the game.

Financing

Del Taco finds fewer seats equals greater profits

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 16, 2020

The Mexican fast-food chain has largely recovered, even as its dining rooms remain closed, and its profits are up.

Financing

Popeyes sales continue to soar while Burger King and Tim Hortons fall

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 14, 2020

The chicken chain’s same-store sales rose 19.7% last quarter even as its sister chains both continued to see declines.

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