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Why urban markets’ recovery could take a while

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 02, 2020

While suburban sites are thriving, urban sites have struggled during the pandemic, and the changes could be lasting, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Restaurant spending slows but remains positive

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 02, 2020

Spending is slowing in other areas, too, according to Facteus, potentially suggesting an impact from the loss of enhanced unemployment benefits.

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Black former franchisees sue McDonald’s over discrimination

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 01, 2020

More than 50 former operators accused the chain of a longtime pattern of bias that drove many of them out of the system.

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Three big questions on McDonald’s war with Steve Easterbrook

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 01, 2020

RB’s The Bottom Line looks at some of the complexities of the emerging fight between the company and its former CEO, along with a top lieutenant.

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Asian investors buy control of Red Lobster

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 31, 2020

The group includes two prominent global operators and one of the seafood chain's major suppliers

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Blue Star Donuts declares bankruptcy

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 31, 2020

The Portland, Ore.-based gourmet doughnut concept shut down its eight locations amid the pandemic and is working on developing a wholesale operation, according to the filing.

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Why 2021 could be a huge year for restaurant franchising

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 30, 2020

High unemployment, low rent and cheap financing could make it a big year for franchise sales. But there are risks for both the franchisor and the operators.

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At Bruster’s, pandemic demand for ice cream is real

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 28, 2020

The chain has seen record same-store sales and unit volumes coming out of quarantine, as demand for treats soars.

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Why Chipotle’s stock price keeps soaring

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 28, 2020

Its regained financial model and a dearth of public growth chains have helped its valuation skyrocket during the recession, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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McDonald’s working with The Nature Conservancy, Target and Cargill on sustainable beef

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 27, 2020

The $8.5 million project will help Nebraska farmers mitigate the risk of climate change in the production of feed for beef cattle.

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