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Burger King jumps into the chicken sandwich wars

The company’s offering is expected later this year, pitting the chain against its primary competitors as well as its sister concept, Popeyes.

Financing

Why virtual brands are changing the restaurant game

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features a discussion between editors Jonathan Maze and Joe Guszkowski on what virtual brands mean for the restaurant business.

Operations

McDonald’s faces another discrimination lawsuit

Herb Washington, one of the company’s most prominent Black franchise owners, is accusing the company of forcing him to sell stores to White operators.

Marketing

McDonald’s will let you buy early access to its chicken sandwich

The company, preparing a national launch of the product next week, will let customers buy a limited-edition capsule that includes a hoodie and an audio track from producer Tay Keith.

Financing

Punch Bowl Social kicks off its sale process

The company and its lender have made peace and the company is attracting interest from potential buyers.

Financing

McDonald’s franchisees end their pause, but big disputes remain

The company and its owner-operators are still at odds over $70 million worth of technology fees.

Financing

Why MrBeast Burger is the most important restaurant concept in the U.S. right now

The explosion of virtual brands and their quick growth promise a new model that could bring more investors to the space, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

As lawsuits hit, restaurant chains’ defenses go beyond the courtroom

Subway’s tuna sandwich lawsuit is the latest in a string of legal challenges to restaurants’ ingredients and quality. Defending these to customers is even more important.

Financing