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Luckin Coffee agrees to $180M SEC fine to settle fraud allegations

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 17, 2020

The Chinese coffee chain, which traded in the U.S., fabricated more than $300 million in sales, inflating its growth by as much as 45%.

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Shutdowns are hurting Chili's sales this month

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2020

Same-store sales have slipped during the period from -1% to -12.3% and parent Brinker International is pulling back quarterly guidance.

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Shareholders approve BurgerFi-Opes deal

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 16, 2020

The better-burger concept becomes a publicly traded company, with cash for expansion.

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Luby's sells most of its Fuddrucker's to a franchisee

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2020

13 of the remaining 24 unit were sold to an affiliate of the contract management company Perkins Management Services

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McDonald’s franchisees plan to re-evaluate value offers

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 16, 2020

The company’s operators voted to restrict unessential contact with the company amid a dispute over oncoming fees.

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Why ghost kitchens may not be all they’re cut out to be

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 16, 2020

This week’s RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe talking about ghost kitchens and franchising.

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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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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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