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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.

Operations

Hotels offer to become vaccination sites

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 14, 2021

The American Hotel & Lodging Association is urging President-elect Biden to turn the nation’s lodging properties—some 50,000 per state—into auxiliary inoculation centers.

Leadership

Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance celebrates 25 years

By National Restaurant Association on Jan. 14, 2021

On Jan. 27, the alliance hosted the first in a series of webinars chronicling its history. The webinar is available for download.

Technology

How restaurant chains are making delivery work

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 14, 2021

Higher check averages and premium pricing have many execs feeling confident in the future of the service.

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.

Operations

El Pollo Loco hit hard by unexpected pandemic-related expenses

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 13, 2021

The fast-casual chicken chain had to pay nearly $2 million during Q4 due to COVID-related leaves of absence and overtime pay.

Financing

Fogo de Chao gets back in the growth game

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2021

The Brazilian steakhouse concept had a better year than you'd think and is looking to get back to expansion.

Financing

Why Nathan’s Famous is big on ghost kitchens

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2021

The RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features James Walker, senior vice president of restaurants, with the venerable hot dog brand.

Consumer Trends

Parents are driving an increase in restaurant spending

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 13, 2021

With kids learning remotely, parents have increasingly turned to restaurants, and particularly delivery, to help ease the burden, Technomic found.

Leadership

Marco’s Pizza appoints a co-CEO

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 13, 2021

Tony Libardi, formerly COO, will head the chain with longtime CEO Jack Butorac as part of a “long-term transition of power,” the chain said.

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