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Corner Bakery sold to Pandya Restaurant group

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 29, 2020

The struggling Roark-owned fast casual has been purchased by the new owner of Boston Market, real estate investor Jignesh Pandya.

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Delivery surge continues for Grubhub

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 29, 2020

Despite the easing of dining restrictions, a lot of consumers continued to order delivery in the third quarter.

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Taco Bell loses business in the morning but gains it in the drive-thru

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 29, 2020

The chain has about a third of its breakfast business during the pandemic, but its speedier drive-thrus kept sales growing.

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What restaurant sectors thrived during the pandemic?

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 28, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Lorn Davis, from the financial services firm Facteus, to talk about industry metrics in the COVID era.

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Applebee's prepares for the launch of its virtual chicken concept

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2020

Neighborhood Wings by Applebee's is currently being tested in 700 locations, with a rollout expected in the first quarter of 2021.

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IHOP and Applebee's will permanently close more restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2020

"Less than 100" IHOP locations are expected to close in the next six months, along with 15 units of sister chain Applebee's.

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Texas Roadhouse leans in to off-premise as same-store sales turn positive

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 28, 2020

The chain is investing in its to-go capabilities and will offer steaks for delivery via an online store.

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Denny's anti-COVID medicine: Resuming 24-hour service

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2020

The family chain is providing incentives for franchisees to extend their hours.

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Chili’s owner has some big plans for It’s Just Wings

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 28, 2020

Brinker International is looking at ideas to expand the virtual concept and the company is considering other delivery-only concepts..

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The pandemic comes at a tough time for Tim Hortons

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 27, 2020

The Canadian doughnut-and-coffee chain was working to regain its footing before quarantine sapped the company of its core consumers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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