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Here’s who eats fast food, according to the CDC

Incidence increases with income but decreases with age and men are more likely consumers than women.

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Restaurants’ buyout binge helps, and hurts, stocks

Three buyouts have lifted restaurants’ overall performance, but investors are not on board with everything, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Why franchisor-franchisee disputes are more common right now

This week’s edition of the RB podcast "A Deeper Dive" examines disputes at Tim Hortons, Subway, Applebee’s and others.

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Now an activist investor takes interest in Papa John’s

Legion Partners could push the company to refranchise company restaurants, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Dutch Bros Coffee gets investment from TSG Consumer Partners

The drive-thru coffee brand wants to get to 800 shops in five years.

Technology

Chipotle testing a new loyalty program

The chain is testing in three markets before a national launch next year.

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Restaurant Business parent company Winsight inks partnership with the National Restaurant Association

The National Restaurant Association will become an equity partner in Winsight, which assumes operational ownership of the trade group's annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.

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Real Mex Restaurants’ new owner names Randy Sharpe CEO

Ned Algeo was also named CFO of FM Restaurants, which acquired the owner of El Torito and Chevy’s Fresh Mex for $47 million out of bankruptcy.

Leadership

Tony Lowings to replace Roger Eaton as KFC CEO

The longtime Yum Brands veteran will take over on Jan. 1.

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Here’s how much labor costs rose last quarter

Despite higher prices, labor continued to pressure margins, according to an industry scorecard, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Technomic: Sales rose 2.6% in August

But the sales came from higher prices as the industry continues to face traffic challenges.

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Taylor Gourmet declares bankruptcy

The fast-casual chain closed all of its restaurants last weekend.

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