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Applebee's and IHOP are ready to open new restaurants again

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 04, 2021

Parent Dine Brands is winding down a process that led to hundreds of closures over the past several years, and sees fertile ground for growth coming out of the pandemic.

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BurgerFi completes its $157M purchase of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 04, 2021

The better burger chain said the acquisition is its first in a long-term plan of building a multi-brand restaurant platform.

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At McDonald’s, a text threatens to undo efforts to improve its image

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2021

The burger giant, which has been defending itself from charges of discrimination, ignites a furor over a text from CEO Chris Kempczinski to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

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Chili’s parent sees hiring improve, but holidays could pose challenge

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2021

Brinker International is adding an average of 1,000 workers a week at Chili’s and Maggiano’s going into a busy season.

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Chicken prices are causing headaches for Wingstop

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 03, 2021

The fast casual’s food costs are soaring and it is looking for ways to assert more control over its supply chain.

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Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s and Sonic sue pork producers over price fixing

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2021

The Inspire Brands chains join a large list of restaurants taking on protein suppliers over the allegations.

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Want long-term growth? Get your franchisees right

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2021

Jack in the Box offers one more example why profitable and happy franchisees are vital for long-term growth, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Denny's is upgrading its kitchens chainwide

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2021

New ovens and other equipment will improve efficiency and food and allow the diner chain to do more at dinner.

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A debate on the long-term impact of the labor challenge on restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2021

Will the labor shortage prove worse for the industry than the pandemic? RB editors Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo debate that question on the “A Deeper Dive” podcast.

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At Cheesecake Factory, takeout becomes a growth business

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2021

The chain’s sales have recovered from the pandemic and accelerated, while more than a quarter of them are for takeout and delivery.

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