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A 70-unit St. Louis Jack in the Box franchisee declares bankruptcy

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 18, 2021

Missouri Jack, which operates locations in Missouri and Illinois, cited competition for sales problems and a dispute with its lender.

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Editors Roundtable: What celebrity should create the next big virtual brand?

 By Jonathan Maze, Joe Guszkowski, Patricia Cobe, Heather Lalley and Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2021

RB editors pitch their ideas for celebrities who would pair well with a delivery-only concept, following the success of MrBeast Burger.

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McDonald’s hit with an unusual combination: franchisee unrest and strong sales

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 18, 2021

RB’s The Bottom Line examines the debate over technology fees between the company and its owners, and why it matters.

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A slimmer Denny's looks past damage control to growth opportunities

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2021

The latest flurry of comeback measures includes the launch of virtual concepts, a tweaked menu and growth through conversions.

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Why virtual brands are changing the restaurant game

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 17, 2021

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features a discussion between editors Jonathan Maze and Joe Guszkowski on what virtual brands mean for the restaurant business.

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Punch Bowl Social kicks off its sale process

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2021

The company and its lender have made peace and the company is attracting interest from potential buyers.

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Why MrBeast Burger is the most important restaurant concept in the U.S. right now

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2021

The explosion of virtual brands and their quick growth promise a new model that could bring more investors to the space, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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McDonald’s franchisees end their pause, but big disputes remain

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2021

The company and its owner-operators are still at odds over $70 million worth of technology fees.

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Restaurants and hotels draw $18B in PPP loans, the highest for any industry

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 11, 2021

The hospitality business has landed 18% of all loans to date.

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Burger King hopes a $1 menu solves its value problem

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2021

The company’s value offers have been “choppy,” but executives say its $1 Your Way menu is a key part of the plan to improve the chain’s performance.

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