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McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski expects the company to resolve its franchisee dispute

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 02, 2021

He said a technology fee at the center of its quarrel with operators amounts to “a rounding error” when compared to the overall health of the system.

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Mercato Partners raises another $100M for restaurant investments

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 02, 2021

The Salt Lake City firm’s Savory Fund has been investing in emerging concepts, including The Crack Shack.

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The JBS cyberattack throws the supply chain another curveball

By Jonathan Maze and Patricia Cobe on Jun. 02, 2021

The attack over the weekend is unlikely to have a long-term impact on protein supplies or prices, but it’s yet another pressure point on an already stressed supply chain.

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How restaurants are fending off the labor shortage

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 02, 2021

RB Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo joins the podcast "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the labor shortage, its impact on the restaurant industry and what operators are doing about it.

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Wendy’s invades the U.K.

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 02, 2021

The burger chain opened its first location in the country in two decades as it seeks to push more international growth.

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Krispy Kreme files its $100M IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 01, 2021

The doughnut chain, which also owns Insomnia Cookies, says it will use the funds to pay down debt.

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Blast from the past: Cobranding is making a comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 01, 2021

Demand for takeout and delivery has shifted brands’ thinking on cobranded real estate years after the idea had fallen out of favor, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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National Restaurant Association takes a majority stake in Winsight

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 01, 2021

The parent company of Restaurant Business will remain an independent company and will continue to operate the National Restaurant Association Show.

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After $800B in loans, PPP comes to an end

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 01, 2021

The loan program stopped accepting applications on Monday, but is still processing requests in hand. It provided a lifeline to more than 450,000 restaurants and hotels.

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Track your RRF grant expenditures, ensure they're eligible

By National Restaurant Association on May 28, 2021

The National Restaurant Association and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants developed an RRF Expense Tracker tool to help your track your use of funds to ensure they’re eligible.

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