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Del Taco has big plans for its new prototype

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features John Cappasola, CEO of the Mexican QSR chain, talking about development and the shift to the drive-thru.

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Former Sonic CEO Cliff Hudson starts a SPAC

The blank check company Do It Again, which features several people connected with Sonic and Dunkin’, has filed to raise $125 million, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2021

The restaurant-theater chain sought Chapter 11 debt protection after the pandemic wiped out the movie business.

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A big Burger King franchisee defends its business

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2021

Dan Accordino, CEO of Carrols Restaurant Group, lamented the company’s stock price and defended its business model, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Wendy’s plots its breakfast expansion

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2021

“Everybody is all in” on the daypart as operators renew and the burger chain plans to increase its morning sales even further.

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard is sold to Thompson Street Capital Partners

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2021

The fast-casual Kansas-based burger chain has grown quickly and its drive-thrus have proven valuable during the pandemic.

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Papa John’s looks to improve efficiency following a big 2020

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2021

The company has added centralized phone orders at company locations and is adding dough spinners as it looks to handle a surge of business.

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Taco Bell's owner is buying a marketing technology business

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2021

Yum Brands has a deal to acquire Kvantum, which uses artificial intelligence to understand consumer insights and marketing performance.

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Shake Shack borrows $225M to fund drive-thrus and other expansion

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 01, 2021

The fast casual’s urban restaurants, in particular, have struggled during the pandemic and the chain is pushing ahead with new store formats.

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With the end of the pandemic in sight, investors eye casual dining

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2021

While the market for restaurants has been bifurcated so far, that could end as some foresee a return to in-restaurant dining.

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