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Popeyes sales continue to soar while Burger King and Tim Hortons fall

The chicken chain’s same-store sales rose 19.7% last quarter even as its sister chains both continued to see declines.

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After a pandemic cease fire, McDonald’s and Wendy’s commence their breakfast battle

The two fast-food chains start pushing for morning customers as their sales recover, but it remains a smaller market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Tim Hortons will ditch plastic straws next year

The company plans to transition to paper straws in Canada early next year.

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Savory invests in Via 313 Pizzeria

The investment fund’s latest deal gives it a stake in an Austin, Tex.-based Detroit-style pizza concept.

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Domino’s long-term unit goal runs into a problem: The pandemic

The pizza chain has seen global unit growth slow even as its sales remain strong as the coronavirus limits new construction.

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In proxy fight, Cracker Barrel’s investment in Punch Bowl Social gets scrutiny

Activist Sardar Biglari, trying to get a board seat, has criticized the decision. But Cracker Barrel says its investment, and its decision to walk away, were both warranted.

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Bankrupt chains hand their keys to the lenders

With few buyers willing to take a risk, credit bids become far more common in bankruptcy sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Chains are increasingly taking over the restaurant business

Independents are dying while fast-food chains hit record numbers, which seems likely to continue, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Tim Hortons takes aim, again, at one of its prominent franchisees

The company wouldn’t give the U.S. franchisee association's president an extension on a remodel requirement unless the group dropped its lawsuit against the franchisor. The location is now closed.

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High cheese prices and the pandemic hurt Domino’s profits

The company’s U.S. sales hit a record levels in the third quarter, but margins declined because of higher commodity prices and pandemic costs.

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McDonald's had its best month in nearly a decade in September

Same-store sales hit double digits last month, and 4.6% in 3Q, thanks to the Travis Scott meal and Spicy Chicken McNuggets.

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Why a second wave might be worse for restaurant-landlord relations

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features real estate attorney Stephen Cohen, who has recommendations on lease negotiations.

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