News

Martha Stewart joins BurgerFi’s board

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 25, 2021

Calling her the “original influencer,” the fast-casual burger chain said Stewart will collaborate directly with its chef in her role as chair of the Product & Innovation Committee.

Financing

Domino’s shows why third-party delivery remains an uncertain business

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2021

The pizza chain says that it doesn’t make money off of delivery and wonders how aggregators will be able to do so, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Emerging Brands

Even as it opens new scoop shops, Salt & Straw is eyeing a multi-pronged approach to selling ice cream

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 24, 2021

The small-batch brand, which received funding from restaurateur Danny Meyer, just opened its first stores away from the West Coast but is also pushing nationwide delivery and ghost kitchens.

Operations

Golden Corral tests drive-thrus, a la carte menu, frozen margaritas

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 24, 2021

The buffet chain said it is reinventing its operations for the age of coronavirus.

Financing

How Golden Corral survived the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 24, 2021

CEO Lance Trenary joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” this week to discuss the chain’s numerous responses to the pandemic, including alcohol and drive-thrus.

Financing

One key question on Burgerim: Where is the company’s founder?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 24, 2021

California’s order against the troubled fast-casual franchise was extraordinarily rare, but collecting on fines and refunds appears unlikely, highlighting challenges with franchise regulations.

Food