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Fatburger’s owner buys Elevation Burger for $10M

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2019

The latest acquisition gives Fat Brands its eighth brand as it continues to collect franchises.

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McDonald’s is testing voice-activated drive-thrus

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2019

The company is testing voice-activated ordering, along with automated fry makers and beverage stations, to improve speed and experience.

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Papa John’s invests $80M into franchisees and marketing

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2019

The company will provide royalty relief to operators and add to the chain’s ad fund in a bid to improve the brand’s recovery.

Food

Del Taco has sold nearly 2M Beyond Tacos

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 19, 2019

The company is doubling down on plant-based Beyond Meat by adding it to burritos.

Technology

Domino’s is testing autonomous vehicle delivery in Houston

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 17, 2019

More chains are testing robots and drones as delivery experiments continue.

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Jack in the Box ordered to pay a former employee $15M

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2019

A former supervisor said she was terminated after she requested an accommodation for an on-the-job injury.

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Chick-fil-A’s gay marriage controversy rises again

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2019

The chicken chain finds itself unable to break free from its CEO’s comments of seven years ago, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Church’s Chicken is reportedly looking for a buyer

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2019

Private-equity firm FFL Partners could seek $350 million for the 1,500-unit chain.

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Why a plant-based McDonald’s burger is no slam dunk

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2019

Even as competitors push meat-free burgers, the product might not be ready for the giant’s domestic market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Krispy Kreme is opening a massive Times Square location

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 10, 2019

The chain plans to open its new flagship in 2020, which it expects will be the world's busiest.

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