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McDonald's is closing another 200 U.S. locations

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 28, 2020

More than half of the restaurants slated for closure are inside Walmarts as the company accelerates unit closings.

Operations

A look inside Sonic's new prototype

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 28, 2020

The new location in Oklahoma includes 18 docks, patio seating and the chain’s new brand identity.

Operations

BJ’s hedge against dining-room closings

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 28, 2020

The casual restaurant chain is also bolstering its defenses against Mother Nature.

Financing

Will casual-dining chains keep their takeout gains?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2020

Early evidence suggests they can, which could be crucial to their future, but it’s still early, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Domino’s giving out free pizza for the best home movies

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2020

The pizza chain is starting a film fest and the winner gets free pizza for a year.

Operations

Papa John’s hiring 10,000 more workers as demand for pizza continues

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2020

The company is making a renewed hiring push as sales thrive during the coronavirus pandemic.

Financing

Hargett Hunter wins auction to buy Austin-based Trudy’s

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2020

The private equity firm will pay $6.5 million for the Tex-Mex concept.

Operations

Independent restaurants prepare for a long disruption

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2020

Close to a majority are investing in permanent adjustments to pandemic conditions.

Operations

When its doors shut, opportunity opened for Angry Crab Shack

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 27, 2020

How the seafood chain used the pandemic to improve its operations

Financing

Del Taco is in no hurry to reopen its dining rooms

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 24, 2020

The Mexican fast-food chain said "the worst may be behind us" as its sales turn positive in July.

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