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Domino’s is making a bet on China

The pizza chain is investing at least $40 million into its master franchisee there and has big hopes for its development in the fast-growing economy.

Food

Taco Bell might shrink its menu

A report on Reddit suggested a handful of items could be on the chopping block, and the company acknowledged it is working to simplify operations.

Financing

Domino’s next challenge: Keeping all of its new customers

The chain’s U.S. same-store sales rose 16% last quarter, and it hopes a new chicken wing recipe and car-side delivery will help keep that business in the future.

Financing

Jeff Lawrence to retire as Domino’s CFO

The longtime executive will leave his post once a successor is named and will remain with the company through the end of the year.

Financing

Fast-food restaurant sales return to normal

Industry sales appear to have rebounded some last week, according to tracking data, with quick-service flat or rising.

Financing

Why BurgerFi is going public in a pandemic

The chain’s president, Charlie Guzzetta, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about the coronavirus and its merger with Opes Acquisition.

Financing

Reverse mergers are suddenly all the rage

Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, have been taking more companies like BurgerFi public. RB’s The Bottom Line examines the strategy and finds mixed results.

Financing

What will a second shutdown do to restaurants?

A renewed virus and more shutdowns will hurt a lot more restaurants without further assistance, and the damage will be permanent, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations