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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Financing

Domino’s same-store sales may not reveal its true performance

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2021

The pizza chain, which has enjoyed an unprecedented run of same-store sales growth, says it is focused on growing its overall sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

McDonald’s says it is pausing its political donations

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2021

The company said it is reviewing its political giving to ensure donations “align with our values and the purpose of our business.”

Financing

Why the pandemic takeout boom may fade

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2021

Darden Restaurants CEO Gene Lee doesn’t think growth in to-go orders is as “sticky” as people want it to be, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Starbucks investing $100M to advance equity in its communities

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2021

The coffee giant’s Community Resilience Fund will aid small businesses and community projects that promote racial equity and “environmental resilience.”

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