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Jonathan Maze

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Starbucks, Dunkin’ and McDonald’s have a common problem: Fewer commuters

The breakfast-heavy chains are adapting to changes in consumer patterns, which may be more permanent than you think, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Art D’Elia named Domino’s chief marketing officer

The marketing veteran will lead all global marketing initiatives for the pizza chain.

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Lance Tucker steps down as Jack in the Box CFO

He will leave the company within the next six weeks. The company plans a search for his successor.

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Pizza Hut’s parent company unlikely to buy out NPC International

Yum Brands executives commit to the “asset-light” model as they push for a resolution involving the big operator, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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KFC and Pizza Hut’s sales surge, while Taco Bell’s fall

Yet parent company Yum Brands said its Mexican concept has improved significantly since April as customers flocked to its speedier drive-thrus.

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California Pizza Kitchen declares bankruptcy

The company has dwindling cash and is looking to close unprofitable locations and reduce its debt.

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McDonald’s vows to bolster diversity within its system

The company also announced that it is working with the Mayo Clinic to help with its coronavirus response.

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Dunkin' could close 1,150 global locations

The company is working with operators to close low-volume and low-profit restaurants, including 800 in the U.S.

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Investment firm acquires Bamboo Sushi parent out of bankruptcy

Sortis Holdings acquired Sustainable Restaurant Group and plans to implement its pre-pandemic growth strategy.

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Susan Taylor named CEO of Juice It Up

The 30-year industry veteran had previously been vice president of operations.

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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.

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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.

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