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McDonald’s ends a tough year on a strong note

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2021

The burger chain’s U.S. same-store sales rose 5.5% and finished positive for the year despite the pandemic.

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On hedge funds, GameStop and Famous Dave’s

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2021

The surge in value of companies like GameStop and AMC reminds RB’s The Bottom Line of the time when hedge funders drove up stock in the barbecue chain—and almost destroyed it.

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Starbucks on track for recovery, thanks to its loyal customers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2021

More mobile ordering and strong drive-thru performance are also helping the coffee giant’s sales recover from the pandemic.

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With help from a virtual brand, Chili's sees near-normal sales in January

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 27, 2021

Parent Brinker International revealed plans to expand It's Just Wing's reach and to digitize more of the Chili's experience.

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Why fast-food restaurants need more than just a redesign

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2021

Profitality’s Juan Martinez joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss why fast-food chains need a good engine under the hood of their newly designed restaurants.

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Stimulus checks head to restaurants again

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2021

The industry started 2021 with its best couple of weeks since the pandemic began, which could point to a fast recovery, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Cici’s buyers are betting on the chain’s future

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2021

The owners of Roy's and Mooyah Burgers are teaming up on an effort to buy the pizza buffet chain out of bankruptcy.

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Cici’s, hammered by the pandemic and third-party delivery, declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2021

The pizza chain filed for Chapter 11 and has a deal to be sold to one of its lenders.

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Restaurant sales to jump 10.2% in 2021, National Restaurant Association says

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2021

The group’s just-issued forecast expects sales at eating and drinking places will hit $548.3 billion.

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Godiva is closing its U.S. cafes

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 25, 2021

The chocolatier, citing shifting sales to digital, will either close or sell all 128 of its North American stores just three years after entering the market.

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