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NPC International cancels its bankruptcy auctions

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2020

Flynn Restaurant Group has an $816 million agreement to buy the big Pizza Hut and Wendy’s franchisee out of bankruptcy.

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New federal aid plan promises limited restaurant relief

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2020

The PPP would be restarted, and business would be protected from some COVID-related lawsuits.

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Wendy’s is making a big push in India with ghost kitchens

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2020

The chain is working with Rebel Foods and Sierra Nevada Restaurants to open 400 locations in the country, including 250 inside digital-only kitchens.

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Fast food chains are thriving, some more than others

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2020

Quick-service chains have recovered thanks to their drive-thrus, but consumers are showing some preferences, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Wienerschnitzel finds the consumer shift to its liking

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 25, 2020

The company’s sales have thrived during the pandemic as consumers sought out drive-thrus and comfort food.

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California Pizza Kitchen exits Chapter 11 protection

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 24, 2020

The casual chain says its debt load is $220 million lighter, with no repayments due near-term.

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Sardar Biglari loses another Cracker Barrel proxy vote

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 24, 2020

Raymond Barbrick didn’t get nearly enough votes for a seat on the family chain’s board, Biglari’s fifth such proxy loss, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Rhone Capital to buy a stake in Illycaffé

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 24, 2020

The Italian coffee brand said the private equity firm will be able to help its international expansion.

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Inside Zaxby’s deal with Goldman Sachs

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 24, 2020

Cofounder and CEO Zach McLeroy details the investment in this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive.”

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Restaurant deals make a comeback, sort of

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 23, 2020

Even facing a winter of additional shutdowns and a potential double-dip recession, investors are betting on restaurants. But only certain sectors, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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