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Financing
Here's why the nation's largest restaurant franchisee is branching into hotels
Greg Flynn sees opportunity in a number of franchising-based businesses. Lodging is just one of them. And there will be more.
Technology
Food delivery is insanely expensive. Consumers don’t seem to care
Tech Check: The average price of having McDonald’s delivered is nearly 100% more than getting it at the restaurant, a new study finds. Consumers' apparent willingness to pay for it says a lot about modern dining habits.
Financing
Jack in the Box’s Del Taco deal was more expensive than it seems
The Bottom Line: Executives argued that “synergies” made the deal more palatable. But it’s taking a while for those cost savings to take hold. Investors have responded accordingly.