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Financing

Owner of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is looking to buy more chains

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 26, 2021

NRD Capital on Tuesday announced the formation of a platform company called Experiential Brands, headed by Fuzzy’s CEO Paul Damico.

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Burger King decides to cut the coupons

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2021

Younger consumers apparently don’t like using paper coupons and its value-heavy approach hasn’t worked to generate sales. The company is changing that strategy.

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This year’s IPOs have been more muted, and that’s a good thing

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2021

Portillo’s, Dutch Bros and First Watch did not match the first day “pops” of some previous IPOs. RB’s The Bottom Line explains why this is better in the long run.

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Fast-growing Popeyes finds it hard to get workers

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2021

The chicken chain’s sales were hurt last quarter because its stores had reduced hours or closed dining areas. Its growth was partly to blame.

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Burger King’s sales recovery takes a hit

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2021

The brand’s same-store sales slowed in the second quarter as its value offers lost momentum and its marketing strategies did not make up for the loss.

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Sweetgreen files its IPO

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 25, 2021

The 140-unit fast-casual salad chain, which has been hard hit by the pandemic, becomes the fifth restaurant brand to go public this year.

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Starbucks took a step back, and made a giant leap

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 22, 2021

RB’s The Bottom Line examines a key decision in the coffee giant’s 50-year history: Its decision to close hundreds of stores during the Great Recession.

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Franchisees buy Rapid Fired Pizza

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 22, 2021

The fast-casual pizza chain has been acquired by franchisees Pie Guy Restaurants, with former Long John Silvers head serving as its new CEO.

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BJ’s laser-focused on labor as sales slip

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 22, 2021

Understaffed restaurants had to limit their menus and hours, putting a lid on sales.

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Portillo’s CEO: IPO day is ‘like a rollercoaster’

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 21, 2021

The 67-unit fast casual, known for its Italian Beef sandwiches, ended its first day on the market with its share price at $29.10, up 45.5% from its starting price. It raised more than $405 million from the IPO.

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