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Chipotle plots its expansion in Canada

 By Heather Lalley on Mar. 23, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill said it intends to open eight now restaurants in Canada this year, the first locations in the country since 2018.

Emerging Brands

7-Eleven just opened its first drive-thru

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 23, 2021

The c-store giant's newest experimental store will allow customers to buy Laredo Taco Co. food and 7-Eleven beverages without leaving their cars

Financing

Jimmy John Liautaud invests in a drive-thru coffee concept

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2021

The Jimmy John’s founder along with Lone Star Steak House Founder Jamie Coulter have bought a majority stake in the nine-unit Seven Brew Drive-Thru Coffee.

Financing

How McDonald’s became OK with higher prices

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2021

The chain’s shift away from the Dollar Menu enabled operators to raise prices on premium products. It didn’t hurt says, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

March Madness, stimulus checks combine for huge delivery weekend

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 23, 2021

Marco’s Pizza and Grubhub and others saw record numbers as Americans spent freely on food while watching college basketball.

Leadership

National Restaurant Association hires Emily Knight to foster unity

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2021

The Texas Restaurant Association chief is charged with ensuring the association speaks for all operations, including independents.

Marketing

Krispy Kreme will give you free doughnuts all year if you get vaccinated

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2021

The chain is also giving its employees paid time off to get the vaccine and is giving everybody a free coffee and a doughnut on Mondays this spring.

Food

Fans of Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza keep pressing their case

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2021

The item was removed last year, but with potatoes now back on the menu there may be some hope for a comeback.

Financing

SBA set to begin $16B grant program for live-entertainment venues

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2021

The Shuttered Venue Operators Program is intended to help businesses that were unable to operate because of social distancing.

Leadership

Remembering Kent Taylor

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2021

Tributes to the Texas Roadhouse co-founder and longtime leader are pouring out, often from figures far removed from restaurants.

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