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Higher prices could rain on the delivery parade

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2020

More chains are pushing higher menu prices for third-party delivery. RB’s The Bottom Line says this could keep the business from getting the growth it wants.

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Inspire Brands completes its $11.3B acquisition of Dunkin’

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2020

Dave Hoffmann will become a special advisor to Inspire CEO Paul Brown while Scott Murphy will oversee the brand operator’s beverage and snack division.

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Starbucks is taking a break on Happy Hour promotions

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2020

The coffee giant decided to pause the promotion out of concern for the safety of its workers.

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J. Alexander’s says sales have plunged from new service limits

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 15, 2020

The multi-brand operator said 10 of its 46 restaurants have closed their dining rooms.

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Vegan chain By Chloe declares bankruptcy

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 14, 2020

The fast casual, once a rising star of emerging concepts, blamed the pandemic for its troubles and is seeking a buyer.

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Starbucks is still bullish on gift cards

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2020

Though consumers are staying home, the company said it is still seeing “nice performance” on its gift cards this holiday season.

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DoorDash is already more valuable than most restaurant chains

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 11, 2020

The third-party delivery company already has a higher market value than all but McDonald’s and Starbucks, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Johnny Rockets owner Fat Brands merges with its CEO’s investment fund

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 11, 2020

The deal will enable the restaurant chain collector to raise more capital and make more acquisitions.

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Starbucks is pushing takeout, but still banking on its experience

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 10, 2020

The company plans to maintain aggressive growth in the U.S. with drive-thrus and takeout-only locations, but it also believes experiential customers will return.

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Tilman Fertitta may take Landry’s public again

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 10, 2020

The owner of chains like Morton’s and Del Frisco’s told CNBC that he may take his restaurants public again, citing a favorable market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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