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How Luby's turned a profit at its restaurants during the pandemic

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2020

Sales and profits plunged last quarter and many restaurants remain closed, but cost cuts led to improved margins at open locations.

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With their drive thrus busy, fast-food chains focus on simplicity

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2020

Consumers’ shift has chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell thinking differently, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana finally see some encouraging numbers

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 17, 2020

The Fiesta Restaurant Group brands report improving sales in recent weeks.

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Expanding chains see opportunity in post-pandemic real estate

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2020

Big restaurant chains, such as Chipotle and Domino’s, expect real estate to become more favorable as locations close. But drive-thru locations could surge in value.

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Domino’s is making a bet on China

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 16, 2020

The pizza chain is investing at least $40 million into its master franchisee there and has big hopes for its development in the fast-growing economy.

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Jeff Lawrence to retire as Domino’s CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 16, 2020

The longtime executive will leave his post once a successor is named and will remain with the company through the end of the year.

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Domino’s next challenge: Keeping all of its new customers

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 16, 2020

The chain’s U.S. same-store sales rose 16% last quarter, and it hopes a new chicken wing recipe and car-side delivery will help keep that business in the future.

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Fast-food restaurant sales return to normal

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2020

Industry sales appear to have rebounded some last week, according to tracking data, with quick-service flat or rising.

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Reverse mergers are suddenly all the rage

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2020

Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, have been taking more companies like BurgerFi public. RB’s The Bottom Line examines the strategy and finds mixed results.

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Why BurgerFi is going public in a pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2020

The chain’s president, Charlie Guzzetta, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about the coronavirus and its merger with Opes Acquisition.

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