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How Just Salad finds people to keep growing

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2020

Nick Kenner, founder of the 50-unit salad chain, joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the chain’s growth challenges.

Operations

Protein Bar & Kitchen launches office delivery program

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 12, 2020

The fast casual’s Minibar service offers free lunch drop-offs for large offices in a bid to make delivery cost-effective.

Operations

Pie Five sales continue to tumble

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 12, 2020

Rave Restaurant Group reported an 11% same-store sales decline for its fast-casual brand, while quick service Pizza Inn saw 2.4% comps growth in Q2.

Financing

Coronavirus hits China restaurants hard

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2020

Yum Brands, Starbucks, McDonald’s and others have had to close stores in a country many see as a major source of growth.

Financing

Askar Brands buys 47 Dunkin’ restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2020

The Florida-based operator also named former Dunkin’ executive George McAllan to oversee the locations.

Financing

A deeper look at Popeyes’ historic quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2020

The chain’s 38% same-store sales growth was one of the strongest numbers in industry history, proving the chicken sandwich was a black swan event, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Burger King is still bullish on the Impossible Whopper

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2020

The company blamed fewer discounts for weakening same-store sales last quarter and believes plant-based meat is a new platform.

Financing

Struggling Tim Hortons vows to turn it around

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2020

Parent company Restaurant Brands International is devoting time to a brand that has generated “disappointing results” in recent quarters.

Leadership

Newk’s hires its 1st COO

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 10, 2020

Restaurant veteran Joe Pate will oversee operations for the fast-casual chain as it prepares to grow.

Financing

Popeyes same-store sales rose 38% last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2020

The company’s chicken sandwich was one of the best new-product introductions in fast-food history.

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