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Operations
Inside the surprise Panera Brands deal
Niren Chaudhary, CEO of the newly formed fast-casual supergroup of Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels, discusses why the trio banded together and what to expect.
Financing
How a stuffed crust pizza kept Papa John’s rolling
The pizza chain kept strong sales despite intense competition and an easing quarantine behind its Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza, helping push the chain’s growth even further.
Financing
Why it’s too early to take that victory lap
Restaurant industry sales have surged this year. These increases are so broad-based that it suggests a stiff tailwind, says RB’s The Bottom Line.