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SBA streamlines forgiveness process for small PPP loans

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 09, 2020

The one-page form can be used by borrowers of $50,000 or less.

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Chains are increasingly taking over the restaurant business

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 09, 2020

Independents are dying while fast-food chains hit record numbers, which seems likely to continue, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Famous Dave's to co-brand with Johnny Carino's

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 09, 2020

Carino's units will also serve as ghost kitchens for the barbecue brand.

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McDonald's had its best month in nearly a decade in September

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 08, 2020

Same-store sales hit double digits last month, and 4.6% in 3Q, thanks to the Travis Scott meal and Spicy Chicken McNuggets.

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High cheese prices and the pandemic hurt Domino’s profits

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 08, 2020

The company’s U.S. sales hit a record levels in the third quarter, but margins declined because of higher commodity prices and pandemic costs.

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Why a second wave might be worse for restaurant-landlord relations

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 07, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features real estate attorney Stephen Cohen, who has recommendations on lease negotiations.

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Ruby Tuesday declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 07, 2020

The struggling casual dining chain has shed 185 locations during the pandemic and is down to 250 locations.

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PPP forgiveness process begins

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 07, 2020

Restaurants may soon learn if their loans have become grants.

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Trump dashes restaurants' hopes for immediate federal aid

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 06, 2020

The president said he's suspending negotiations on a new relief package until after the election.

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Considering a virtual chicken wing brand? Think again

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 06, 2020

The sudden infusion of so many virtual chicken wing concepts could lead to another price spike. There’s already evidence it’s happening, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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