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Jonathan Maze

Editor-in-Chief

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

How long will the restaurant boom last?

RB editors discuss the recent sales boom in the industry and wonder how long the industry can keep up this pace.

Financing

Krispy Kreme is planning an IPO

The doughnut chain, which was taken private in 2016, has confidentially filed with federal regulators for an initial public offering.

Operations

Subway franchisees question new melt sandwiches

The brand’s franchise association said it “cannot endorse” the sandwiches given concerns about safety and broken toasters.

Financing

Sysco says that independents have recovered in some markets

The big distributor said that reopened markets are seeing sales above 2019 levels, a strong indication of recovery for the hard-hit sector, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Dutch Bros Coffee is reportedly considering an IPO

The company, backed by the private equity group TSG Consumer Partners, called a Bloomberg report of a potential offering this year “pure speculation.”

Leadership

Subway names Donagh Herlihy chief digital and information officer

The former Bloomin’ Brands executive will work to improve the sandwich giant’s digital strategies.

Financing

White Castle opens in Florida to massive lines

The burger chain opened a location in Orlando on Monday. It's the first location in the state since the 1960s, and customers were willing to wait hours after its opening.

Financing

China gives Tim Hortons a warm welcome

The Canadian coffee-and-doughnuts chain already has 200 locations in the country and new investors as it looks to further its global expansion.

Workforce

How are restaurants finding workers?

How are restaurants finding workers? Here’s a roundup of ideas we’ve encountered in our reporting and solicited from readers.

Financing

Del Taco’s sales recover, especially at night

Same-store sales rise on a two-year basis as it recovers its “graveyard” business while breakfast remains a challenge.

Financing

Burger King (again) wants to increase its breakfast sales

After taking a time out during the pandemic, the burger chain has a strategy to increase its morning sales permanently.

Financing

McDonald’s learns that a simpler menu is a winning strategy

Franchisees pushed for years to cut items from the menu, says RB’s The Bottom Line. The pandemic forced the issue and sales have been strong since.

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