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Restaurant jobs are gradually coming back

The industry added 192,000 jobs last month but remains 2 million off pre-pandemic levels.

Financing

Why third-party delivery worked for Papa John’s

The chain has seen its sales through aggregators triple this year, without the profit loss. RB’s The Bottom Line looks at why.

The company is negotiating with the franchisor to reduce unit openings and remodels and expects to give up an exclusive right to buy existing restaurants that are up for sale.

The company is combining its U.S. company and franchise operations in one department.

The pizza chain, suddenly flush with cash, is planning investments in new locations and technology in a bid to keep its momentum.

Early recovery will be led by limited-service restaurants as the pandemic changes the consumer, according to Technomic.

The debt levels for restaurant chains has only increased during the pandemic, which could cause problems as the winter months approach, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

California voters also approved a measure allowing delivery drivers to continue to be classified as independent contractors.

The chain generated its highest same-store sales in 15 years after adding the morning daypart, but the coronavirus held it back.

Dunkin’ Brands will be the company’s fourth major deal. Here’s how the company became an industry force.

The Canton, Mass.-based chain has recovered more quickly than its Seattle-based rival. Here’s why, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The Colorado-based agency will handle creative execution, brand strategy and digital design.

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