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Restaurant executives put their hopes in ‘pent-up demand’

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 09, 2021

Restaurant company executives have been talking more about "pent-up demand" as they look to a sales recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Higher prices, especially for delivery, drive sales growth at Del Taco

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 09, 2021

Del Taco, the Mexican fast-food restaurant chain, said its sales increased last quarter thanks to higher menu prices and higher charges from third-party delivery orders.

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Stimulus bill with $29B in direct restaurant aid appears headed for passage

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 08, 2021

The $1.9 billion American Rescue Plan, which features grants to restaurants in need, overcame a key challenge over the weekend.

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Restaurant earnings roundup: Chuy’s, Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical, Ruth’s Chris

By Peter Romeo and Heather Lalley on Mar. 05, 2021

A quick look at how small-cap restaurant companies are faring.

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As it looks to build new restaurants, Wendy’s eyes banks and retailers

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2021

The burger chain is casting a wider net for development as it plans to grow to 8,000 global locations by 2025.

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Burgerim tells franchisees wanting refunds to expect ‘pennies on the dollar’

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2021

The franchise’s president told operators they would be allowed out of their franchise agreement but said there are no assets left to pay them.

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Wendy’s plots its breakfast expansion

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2021

“Everybody is all in” on the daypart as operators renew and the burger chain plans to increase its morning sales even further.

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard is sold to Thompson Street Capital Partners

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2021

The fast-casual Kansas-based burger chain has grown quickly and its drive-thrus have proven valuable during the pandemic.

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Del Taco has big plans for its new prototype

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2021

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features John Cappasola, CEO of the Mexican QSR chain, talking about development and the shift to the drive-thru.

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Former Sonic CEO Cliff Hudson starts a SPAC

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2021

The blank check company Do It Again, which features several people connected with Sonic and Dunkin’, has filed to raise $125 million, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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