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Why a plant-based McDonald’s burger is no slam dunk

Even as competitors push meat-free burgers, the product might not be ready for the giant’s domestic market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Amazon to shut down its restaurant delivery service

The online retailer opts to end Amazon Restaurants as the third-party delivery business continues to consolidate.

The fast-casual chain’s acquisition will give it access to the company’s insight into delivery and high-volume production.

The industry will have to adapt to a new reality with fewer shoppers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The chain plans to open its new flagship in 2020, which it expects will be the world's busiest.

Institutional Shareholder Services told the company’s investors to withhold votes from two directors.

The burger chain’s stock hit record highs, in part because of betting that the chain is recession proof, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The plant-based meat company’s stock skyrocketed on Friday, as investors grow enthusiastic about its sales to restaurant chains.

Same-store sales improved from April’s weakness, but fears of an economic slowdown loom.

The industry has added 300,000 jobs over the past year, but a slowdown in overall job growth has spurred fears of a slowing economy.

The company is trying to find a buyer, demonstrating the challenges legacy family dining chains are having in the current market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

African Swine Fever has decimated the pork supply in China. That could raise U.S. protein prices next year.

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