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Papa John’s looks to improve efficiency following a big 2020

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2021

The company has added centralized phone orders at company locations and is adding dough spinners as it looks to handle a surge of business.

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Shake Shack borrows $225M to fund drive-thrus and other expansion

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 01, 2021

The fast casual’s urban restaurants, in particular, have struggled during the pandemic and the chain is pushing ahead with new store formats.

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With the end of the pandemic in sight, investors eye casual dining

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2021

While the market for restaurants has been bifurcated so far, that could end as some foresee a return to in-restaurant dining.

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Why Sardar Biglari needs a Steak 'n Shake turnaround

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2021

After rescuing the company at the last minute, he now embarks on an uncertain service style change. RB’s The Bottom Line explains why the investor has a lot riding on this move.

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After a last-minute rescue from Sardar Biglari, Steak ‘n Shake embraces kiosks

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2021

Biglari Holdings paid off the company’s debt, keeping it from bankruptcy, and now the chain looks to a self-serve kiosks for its future.

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California gets its own aid package

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2021

Liquor-permit fees have been suspended for two years, while a grant program for small businesses has been allocated another $2.1 billion.

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Fast-food menu prices have soared during the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 26, 2021

Limited-service restaurants’ prices rose at twice the rate as full-service restaurants last year, says RB’s The Bottom Line. The reason is likely demand and wage rates—and delivery prices.

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