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Burger King hopes speed can hasten its turnaround

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2021

The fast-food burger chain has also increased its field staff to improve operations as it works to close the gap with its competitors.

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Byron Allen’s lawsuit against McDonald’s is dismissed

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2021

The judge said that the owner of the Weather Channel did not provide sufficient evidence to back his claims. But he can come back with more details.

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Can a salad chain become the next big thing in the restaurant business?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2021

A Deeper Dive: Nancy Kruse, the new menu trends columnist for Restaurant Business, joins the podcast this week to discuss whether Sweetgreen can find enough salad demand to grow big.

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Velvet Taco gets a new private equity owner

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 30, 2021

Leonard Green & Partners, an early investor in Shake Shack, has purchased the majority stake in the fast-growing fast casual from L Catterton, the company announced Tuesday.

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Fed chairman: Omicron variant could push inflation pressures ‘well into next year’

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2021

The combination of more inflation concerns and the variant sent restaurant stocks tumbling once again on Tuesday.

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Steak chains are winning the restaurant recovery

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2021

The Bottom Line: Higher prices and demand for celebrations have taken steak chains to new heights. A look at the winners and losers from Q3.

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Subway makes another big international deal

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2021

The sandwich giant has an agreement to expand more rapidly in Saudi Arabia. It’s the chain’s third major international deal in recent months.

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This has been the biggest restaurant IPO market in 25 years

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2021

The Bottom Line: With five companies having gone, and three more planning to go public, chains are finding a more receptive environment. But volatility could change that.

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