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Franchisees revolt against McDonald’s growing fees

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2020

The company’s battle with its owners highlights franchisors’ secondary fees and charges for its operators, a common franchising flashpoint.

Technology

Grubhub launches new ordering tools that reduce fees for restaurants

 By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 09, 2020

The Direct Order Toolkit allows restaurants to accept Grubhub orders without paying a marketing commission.

Leadership

Starbucks names Mellody Hobson non-executive board chair

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2020

The co-CEO of Ariel Investments and current vice-chair will take over for Myron Ullman, who will retire from the coffee chain’s board in March.

Operations

Massachusetts opts for different ways of making restaurants safer

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 09, 2020

Measures taking effect on Sunday will cap restaurant stays at 90 minutes and limit parties to six people, but capacities will not be reduced.

Financing

Starbird nabs $4M investment

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 09, 2020

The tech-driven fast-casual chicken chain plans to expand across California.

Financing

The ‘Gain Train:’ How restaurants can win in the post-pandemic era

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2020

Hilco Real Estate’s Navin Nagrani joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss ways operators can survive the quarantine and thrive on the other side.

Technology

DoorDash shares skyrocket on IPO

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 09, 2020

The response indicates intense demand from investors who are bullish on the company’s prospects amid a year of massive growth for delivery.

Leadership

Kat Cole to leave Cinnabon owner Focus Brands by the end of the year

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2020

The executive’s departure comes amid a host of changes at the Atlanta-based brand operator.

Financing

Franchisees warn of higher prices as Subway takes away delivery rebates

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2020

The company had been rebating royalty payments on delivery fees but plans to end the incentive next year, which could lead operators to raise prices on those orders.

Emerging Brands

5 things to know about: Organic Krush

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 08, 2020

How a health-driven fast casual is cooking up new revenue streams during the pandemic.

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