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Leadership

Here are some of Kent Taylor’s best lines

The late Texas Roadhouse CEO was a maverick, and that extended to the comments he made to investors. Here are a few of his best quotes.

Financing

Why chains may not keep all their delivery sales after the pandemic

Higher consumer prices could drive more business away once the customer is no longer captive, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Why a Big Mac costs more in Seattle than in Austin

The price for McDonald's iconic menu item varies considerably from one state to another, and the minimum wage is a big factor.

Financing

Want to make a quick buck? Start a virtual restaurant

Many of these online-only brands will not survive over the long term, but it might not matter given their unit economics, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Starbucks shareholders deliver a rare rebuke on compensation

The coffee giant’s investors rejected its advisory “say-on-pay” proposal amid concerns about a $50 million retention bonus to CEO Kevin Johnson.

Financing

Here are all the restaurant SPACs right now

Six special purpose acquisition companies are currently targeting restaurants and another already has a deal in place. Here’s a look at all of them.

Financing

How Cooper’s Hawk is preparing for pent-up demand

The upscale chain’s founder Tim McEnery joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about its post-pandemic plans.

Leadership

Topgolf names Pizza Hut chief Artie Starrs CEO

He will focus on continuing the golf-focused “eatertainment” concept’s growth under new owner Callaway Golf.

Financing

Restaurant sales are showing recovery even before the stimulus hits

Black Box Intelligence data show sales continue to improve, but data from February show the industry has a long way to go for a full recovery.

Financing

Cicis Pizza quickly emerges from bankruptcy with new owners

The pizza buffet chain, now owned by a group of operators turned brand owners, closed a quarter of its locations.

Financing

White Castle is not acting its age

The burger chain has shown that it can still draw a crowd after 100 years, thanks to it willingness to take risks without sacrificing core items that have earned it some loyal customers.

Financing

Tim Hortons is investing millions to ‘supercharge’ marketing

The company is investing $64 million to highlight improvements to its menu and digital strategy and is increasing franchisees’ ad fund contributions.

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