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Labor and commodity costs hammer big Burger King franchisee Carrols

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2021

The operator’s dual inflation issues highlight problems restaurants are having in the current environment. But it also sees some improvement.

Emerging Brands

DJ Khaled and Reef team up on Another Wing virtual brand

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 11, 2021

The delivery-only concept already has 165 locations across three continents thanks to Reef's large and growing kitchen network.

Operations

Why BBQ Holdings wants its breweries to serve breakfast

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 11, 2021

The company plans to co-brand the Granite City and Village Inn concepts to squeeze more revenue out of the breweries. And the mixing and matching doesn't stop there.

Financing

Pacific Bells, one of Taco Bell’s largest operators, to be sold to Orangewood Partners

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2021

The private equity firm has acquired the 250-unit franchisee from Partners Group. Tom Cook, the company’s founder, retains a significant stake.

Financing

Why casual-dining chains may be a good investment bet

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2021

The Bottom Line: Valuations for fast-food restaurants have taken off this year. But more lenders, and some operators, believe the future is good for full service.

Financing

How Andy Wiederhorn plans to pay for all his new chains

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2021

A Deeper Dive: The CEO of Fat Brands, fresh off its latest announced deal, explains how his company is integrating $900 million worth of acquisitions in 14 months.

Leadership

Tropical Smoothie Cafe adds former Arby’s exec as CMO

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 10, 2021

Deborah von Kutzleben also spent more than two decades at global advertising firm BBDO Worldwide.

Emerging Brands

Savory Fund invests in boozy brunch chain Hash Kitchen

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 10, 2021

The Arizona-based casual-dining concept will use the funding to grow from five units to 30 over the next four years.

Marketing

McDonald’s newest collaboration is with Mariah Carey

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2021

The musician whose “All I Want for Christmas is You” has become a holiday staple is helping to market “12 Days of Deals” in December.

Financing

At Krispy Kreme, high commodity and labor costs hit margins

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2021

The doughnut chain raised prices in September, for the second time this year, to offset its higher costs.

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