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SpotOn gets $300M in new funding and buys Appetize

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2021

The Series E funding round will give the payments company a $3.15 billion valuation while the acquisition will expand its reach.

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Burger King shifts its focus to operations

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 10, 2021

The burger chain, known for its innovative marketing, wants to focus more on operational execution to make up ground with its competitors.

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Investors take a renewed interest in emerging chains

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 10, 2021

With sales recovering and expectations of post-pandemic growth, investment firms are making bets on small concepts again, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Sales slowed in August as delta variant surges

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 10, 2021

Yet same-store sales were still positive, according to Black Box, as consumers continued dining at restaurants.

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SBA sets a workaround for aiding restaurants left empty-handed by the RRF

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 09, 2021

Changes in the rules for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans will expand eligibility while quadrupling the amount that can be borrowed.

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Upcoming IPOs highlight new industry ideas

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 08, 2021

Dutch Bros’ drive-thru coffee and First Watch’s “daytime dining” have upended their sectors and won over fans as investors looked in other directions, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How Sam Fox overcame early challenges to thrive as a restaurateur

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 08, 2021

The founder of Fox Restaurant Concepts joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss his career as a concept creator and operator.

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Dutch Bros wants to raise $400M in its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2021

The drive-thru coffee chain set terms for its offering, which would give the company a valuation of over $3 billion.

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PizzaRev and the folly of the 'Chipotle of Pizza' era

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2021

A lot of companies made overly aggressive bets on unproven fast-casual concepts. PizzaRev was one of them, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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What cities are leading the restaurant industry's recovery?

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2021

If you're in a Southern market, it could be yours, according to a new study. But gird yourself if you're in Washington, D.C.

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