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Pizza Hut is working with FedEx on a delivery bot

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2019

The companies are planning to test the FedEx SameDay Bot this summer.

Financing

Burger King franchisee Carrols sees an easing discount environment

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2019

But the operator's margins took a hit last quarter due to intense promotions.

Operations

Wendy’s wants to improve its packaging

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 26, 2019

The burger chain has joined a group led by McDonald’s and Starbucks that wants to make more sustainable packages.

Financing

Papa John’s controversy cost the chain $51M last year

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 26, 2019

The chain closed 104 domestic locations in 2018 after same-store sales fell amid the dispute with John Schnatter.

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake wants to speed things up

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2019

Same-store sales plunged last year, so the chain is refranchising and improving its speed.

Financing

Why did sales slow at fast-food burger chains?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2019

Quick-service giants McDonald’s and Burger King lost out to chains such as Taco Bell and Chick-fil-A last year, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Jack in the Box finds that value works

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2019

The company said its sales improved last quarter after it shifted to more price promotions.

Financing

Domino’s stock falls on slowing same-store sales

Feb. 21, 2019

But the company opened its most stores in 20 years last year as operators shift to unit growth.

Financing

Wendy’s investing $25M behind digital efforts

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2019

The company’s strategies will include scanners to improve its speed of service.

Financing

Fat Brands gets a loan from Steak ‘n Shake’s owner

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2019

A hedge fund owned by the CEO of Biglari Holdings made a $20 million loan to the operator of Fatburger, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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