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Financing

Why McDonald’s All-Day Breakfast should not return

There is little incentive for the chain to bring back Egg McMuffins after 10:30, and plenty of incentive not to, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Technology

How Reef Kitchens is riding the wave of delivery demand

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Alan Philips, Reef’s chief creative officer, who explains the ghost kitchen operator’s unique model.

The longtime industry executive will focus on generating sales with improved restaurant performance.

The steakhouse chain and its popular salad bar declared bankruptcy to renegotiate leases, but its challenges run deeper, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The investment firm is taking a controlling interest in the chicken concept and says it has the money and capability to grow the chain.

The company blamed coronavirus for the filing and said it needs to renegotiate leases and cut back on debt.

The lanes generate stronger returns for their restaurants, making them increasingly popular even before the pandemic, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Steve Easterbrook argues that he complied with terms of his firing late last year and that he should be able to keep stock grants.

Equity crowdfunding becomes more popular as investments dry up but people have money to spend.

The longtime company executive will leave at the end of the year. The company is searching for his replacement.

The fast-food chain is testing a Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich in North and South Carolina amid mounting competition.

The giant Pizza Hut and Wendy’s franchisee is looking for buyers either in parts or as a whole while in bankruptcy, but it could still opt to reorganize.

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