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Emerging Brands
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Technology
DoorDash wants to be everywhere
Tech Check: The delivery company is gobbling up more of the restaurant tech ecosystem. Is that a good thing for restaurants?
Financing
Krispy Kreme reminds us that doughnuts are a tough business
The Bottom Line: The chain’s sudden profitability problems and the questions surrounding its McDonald’s partnership show just how difficult it is to operate a doughnut chain at scale.