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Financing

Papa John’s gets back on the expansion track

With sales surging and operators recovering, the company has a plan to add locations in the U.S. and internationally.

Financing

Burgerim is sued over deceptive sales practices

A Florida operator sued the fast-casual franchise and its Florida developer, saying they routinely broke franchise rules in selling stores to franchisees.

Technology

FSTEC: Building a tech-centric community for the coronavirus era

A new virtual community on restaurant technology will feature more than 40 speakers over several weeks.

Financing

Maison Kayser declares bankruptcy and plans a sale

The 16-unit New York chain, which was struggling heading into the pandemic, has an agreement to be sold to Aurify Brands.

Operations

Starbucks introduces its strawless lids in the U.S.

The chain, which is phasing out the use of plastic straws, is now making available recyclable strawless lids.

Financing

K&W Cafeteria files for bankruptcy

The North Carolina chain has closed nine of its locations during the pandemic and is looking for a buyer.

Financing

Chuck E. Cheese’s owner gets a $200M lifeline

Owner CEC Entertainment received the OK to get financing that will carry it through the bankruptcy process.

Marketing

You can now buy a Chicken McNugget pillow from Travis Scott

The item is one of many McDonald’s-themed products available on Scott’s website as part of the artist’s partnership with the chain.

Operations

McDonald's to start testing reusable cups

The burger giant has a partnership with packaging service Loop to start using reusable cups in the U.K. starting next year.

Financing

How the pandemic is changing restaurant finance

Mark Wasilefsky, head of franchise finance for TD Bank, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss COVID-19’s impact on financing.

Financing

Restaurants’ employment recovery has slowed

Industry job growth slowed last month, a sign that operators are not bringing back workers as capacities remain limited, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Levine Leichtman acquires Tropical Smoothie Café

The private equity firm partnered with management on the deal for the fast-growing chain.

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