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How operators can navigate twin inflationary waves

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 17, 2021

A Deeper Dive: Jim Balis, managing director with CapitalSpring, joins this week’s episode to talk about overcoming labor and commodity inflation.

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Fogo de Chao roared back from the pandemic and into an IPO

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 17, 2021

Customers apparently couldn’t wait to get back to the Brazilian steakhouse chain this year, resulting in eye-popping sales growth.

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The Egg McMuffin turns 50

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2021

The Bottom Line: The venerable sandwich has helped turn McDonald’s into a behemoth and paved the way for fast-food breakfast.

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Los Angeles County launches program to pay overdue rents

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 16, 2021

Restaurants and other small businesses in unincorporated areas can apply for grants of up to $40,000.

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McDonald’s announces new deals with DoorDash and Uber Eats

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2021

The deals give more favorable terms for the chain’s franchisees and will allow for integration into the chain’s mobile app.

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A mutual history helps fuel the RBI-Firehouse deal

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2021

The CEOs of Restaurant Brands International and Firehouse Subs bonded over their early years at Burger King. The result was a $1 billion acquisition and more international growth for the sandwich concept.

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Restaurant Brands International is buying Firehouse Subs for $1B

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2021

The owner of Burger King and Popeyes is adding the rapidly growing sandwich chain, citing its “long-term growth opportunity.”

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The pandemic has proven Paul Brown right

Nov. 12, 2021

The Bottom Line: The CEO of Inspire Brands foresaw changes that would give big companies a huge advantage. That’s exactly what has happened.

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Kura Sushi’s sales soar, and so does its stock

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2021

The conveyor belt sushi chain said its same-store sales are up 22% over 2019 so far this quarter. Its stock rose more than 25% on Friday.

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The restaurant industry is doing great, or maybe it isn’t

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2021

The Bottom Line: Cash flow is at record levels for many operators, valuations are strong, but the operating environment remains brutal.

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