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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Where does the economy go from here?

The RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features economist Joel Naroff discussing what is necessary for the economy to fully recover, and how that will affect restaurant sales.

Financing

Starbucks lost half of its traffic last quarter

The coffee giant said U.S. transactions declined 52% and same-store sales fell 40%, though performance improved throughout the period.

Operations

A look inside Sonic's new prototype

The new location in Oklahoma includes 18 docks, patio seating and the chain’s new brand identity.

Financing

McDonald's is closing another 200 U.S. locations

More than half of the restaurants slated for closure are inside Walmarts as the company accelerates unit closings.

Financing

McDonald’s sales improve, but breakfast still struggles

U.S. same-store sales turned positive in July as customers returned to the chain’s drive-thrus, while most international markets are now open.

Marketing

Domino’s giving out free pizza for the best home movies

The pizza chain is starting a film fest and the winner gets free pizza for a year.

Financing

Hargett Hunter wins auction to buy Austin-based Trudy’s

The private equity firm will pay $6.5 million for the Tex-Mex concept.

Financing

Will casual-dining chains keep their takeout gains?

Early evidence suggests they can, which could be crucial to their future, but it’s still early, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Papa John’s hiring 10,000 more workers as demand for pizza continues

The company is making a renewed hiring push as sales thrive during the coronavirus pandemic.

Operations

McDonald’s to require customer face masks

The company is also extending the pause on its dining room openings and adding more protective panels in the restaurants.

Leadership

Dunkin’ Brands names Philip Auerbach chief digital and strategy officer

The company also promoted two other executives as it works to bolster its digital efforts.

Financing

Fewer items mean profit improvement for Outback Steakhouse's owner

Bloomin’ Brands sales continued to improve, and it saw little impact on sales as coronavirus spread rapidly in Florida and Texas.

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