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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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Why the virtual brand gold rush may not be all it’s cracked up to be

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 26, 2020

Robert Byrne, director of consumer and industry insights at Technomic, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss one of the biggest trends in the restaurant industry.

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Papa John’s sales are still in the stratosphere

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 25, 2020

Same-store sales rose 24% in August and rebounded internationally as pizza delivery remains popular.

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Will the fourth time be the charm for Sardar Biglari?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 25, 2020

RB’s The Bottom Line looks at the Steak ‘n Shake owner’s fourth attempt for a seat on the Cracker Barrel board.

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Restaurants’ K-shaped recovery

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 25, 2020

The economy is headed in two directions, with some sectors recovering and others not. The same is true for restaurants, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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With federal assistance on hold, grass-roots programs pose a stopgap for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2020

The grants or loans may be in the thousands rather than millions, and are usually contingent on geography. But potential aid is or will soon be there.

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Why Fast Acquisition Corp. believes it can make a fast deal

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2020

The blank-check company featuring Ruby Tuesday founder Sandy Beall and a host of &pizza veterans believes its experienced team gives it an advantage, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Taco Bell provides a glimpse of the industry’s future

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2020

With the drive-thru and mobile ordering more important than ever, the Mexican chain’s design combining the two in a smaller box could be a sign of things to come.

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Consumers are still spending at restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2020

Sales turned positive last week for the first time since March, according to Facteus, despite the loss of stimulus payments. RB’s The Bottom Line has one possible explanation.

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Here comes another restaurant SPAC

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2020

Sandy Beall, Doug Jacob and Kevin Reddy lead a group of industry veterans that formed a $200 million acquisition company, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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