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How the Top 500 restaurant chains fared during a tough 2020

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 14, 2021

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Technomic’s Joe Pawlak, talking about this year’s ranking of the 500 largest restaurant chains in the U.S.

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National Restaurant Association delivers FAQ about Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants

 By National Restaurant Association on Apr. 13, 2021

The resource answers questions about who is eligible, minimum and maximum grant amounts and more.

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Technomic’s Top 500 ranking shows how bad 2020 was for casual dining

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 13, 2021

Sales plunged by more than a quarter and more than 5% of casual dining chains' units were shuttered as the pandemic put restrictions on dine-in service. Olive Garden is now the sector's biggest chain.

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Inside Taco Bell’s new tech-infused restaurant on Times Square

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2021

The Mexican fast-food chain is opening a location that combines its “Go Mobile” concept with its urban Cantina design as it continues its push for more New York restaurants.

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Would Burger King’s owner buy Subway? Don’t count on it

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2021

Rumors persist of a potential sale involving the sandwich giant, but the brand may not be in a position to do so, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Duck Donuts is sold to private equity firm NewSpring Capital

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2021

Betsy Hamm was named the fast-growing chain’s CEO as company founder Russ DiGilio

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Senator: Weak regulations leave franchisees out in the cold

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2021

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto calls for tougher oversight of franchises, citing problems at numerous companies including Burgerim, Subway and Quiznos.

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Restaurant sales continue to surge

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2021

Black Box, Facteus both say sales continue to best 2019 levels as consumers continue spending stimulus checks at restaurants.

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Golden Corral franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2021

Platinum Corral permanently closed 16 of its 28 units. It is the second large franchisee of the buffet chain to seek debt protection since the start of the pandemic.

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Chipotle’s stock appears to have no ceiling

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 12, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock keeps surging. The fast casual, which reports its Q1 earnings next week, notched a record per share price Monday of more than $1,567.

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