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Duck Donuts is sold to private equity firm NewSpring Capital

Betsy Hamm was named the fast-growing chain’s CEO as company founder Russ DiGilio

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Senator: Weak regulations leave franchisees out in the cold

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto calls for tougher oversight of franchises, citing problems at numerous companies including Burgerim, Subway and Quiznos.

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Restaurant sales continue to surge

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2021

Black Box, Facteus both say sales continue to best 2019 levels as consumers continue spending stimulus checks at restaurants.

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National Restaurant Association delivers FAQ about Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants

By National Restaurant Association on Apr. 13, 2021

The resource answers questions about who is eligible, minimum and maximum grant amounts and more.

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Technomic’s Top 500 ranking shows how bad 2020 was for casual dining

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 13, 2021

Sales plunged by more than a quarter and more than 5% of casual dining chains' units were shuttered as the pandemic put restrictions on dine-in service. Olive Garden is now the sector's biggest chain.

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Chipotle’s stock appears to have no ceiling

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 12, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock keeps surging. The fast casual, which reports its Q1 earnings next week, notched a record per share price Monday of more than $1,567.

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Golden Corral franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2021

Platinum Corral permanently closed 16 of its 28 units. It is the second large franchisee of the buffet chain to seek debt protection since the start of the pandemic.

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Restaurant companies move out of their retail homes

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 09, 2021

Chains like McDonald’s and Subway are leaving Walmart locations while others, such as Dunkin’, opt to leave convenience stores as chains focus on drive-thru units, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Papa Murphy’s and Cold Stone Creamery carry MTY through the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 09, 2021

Market shifts have helped both chains reverse earlier challenges, offsetting the Canadian company’s struggling mall and office concepts. They now need to keep their sales momentum.

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Punch Bowl’s sale to its lender is finalized

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 09, 2021

Crowd Out Capital’s $32 million bid for the company has been approved as a dispute with another lender is ended, paving away for it to emerge from bankruptcy this month.

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