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The Halifax Group invests in Papa John’s biggest franchisee

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 08, 2020

The private equity firm partnered with management to invest in the 194-unit PJ United.

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National Restaurant Association steps up pressure on Congress for aid

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 07, 2020

Restaurant casualties will soar past the current 110,000 closures--17% of the industry--without immediate relief, the group warns

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Chick-fil-A sues chicken suppliers over price fixing

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2020

The chicken sandwich chain identified itself as one of the victims of an alleged bid-rigging scheme.

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Sun Capital is leaving the restaurant business

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2020

The private equity group is reportedly selling its remaining restaurant chains. RB’s The Bottom Line examines its track record.

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McDonald’s franchisees ‘blindsided’ by new charges for 2021

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2020

Operators are pushing back against an estimated $170 million in higher fees and eliminated subsidies set to be put in place next year.

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DoorDash increases its IPO range amid heavy demand

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2020

The third-party delivery company could raise more than $3 billion in its upcoming initial public offering.

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Cheesecake Factory settles SEC allegations of misleading investors about the pandemic's impact

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 04, 2020

The company neither affirmed nor denied the agency's allegations that it presented an inaccurate assessment early in the crisis.

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Joe Biden gets an earful about independent restaurants’ dire state

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 03, 2020

An operator and a foodservice employee provided first-hand accounts of how they’ve been economically and emotionally devastated.

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A renewed virus surge and government shutdowns slow restaurants’ recovery

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2020

Data from tracking services and US Foods suggest a November slowdown, but takeout remains strong as operators have adapted, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin’ hedges its bets

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2020

The company is aggressively developing brands around takeout, but it also insists that casual dining is not dead.

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