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Operations

New restaurants are opening as others close

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 31, 2020

Risky business or smart move? These operators are betting on the latter.

Financing

Expanding chains see opportunity in post-pandemic real estate

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2020

Big restaurant chains, such as Chipotle and Domino’s, expect real estate to become more favorable as locations close. But drive-thru locations could surge in value.

Financing

The Great Reset: The coronavirus shutdown will overhaul the retail and dining environment

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2020

With tens of thousands of retail and restaurant closures, the pandemic will accelerate consumer trends, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

How McDonald’s is working to improve its drive-thru

By Jonathan Maze on May 02, 2019

From contests to a $300 million technology acquisition, the chain is intent on improving its drive-thru times.

Operations

Topgolf is trying smaller locations

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 12, 2019

The entertainment concept hopes a more flexible design will fit in smaller and midsize cities.

Financing

KFC wants to do something it hasn’t done in 15 years: Grow

Mar. 08, 2019

The U.S. chicken chain has shrunk by 1,400 locations since 2004 but expects unit growth this year. Here's how it plans to get that done.

Leadership

Jollibee, Costa, Leon, Alghanim named world’s best at GRLC

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 12, 2018

The four global leaders were presented with this year's GRLC Distinction Awards.

Workforce

10 best and worst places to open a restaurant

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 01, 2018

Start scouting Milwaukee, but remember what they say about New York.

Consumer Trends

Walmart’s new restaurant play

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 30, 2018

The retail giant hopes to come up with a shopping and entertainment center that’s viable for the times. Foodservice options figure prominently into the plan.

Marketing

The 10 best cities to sell coffee

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2018

Spoiler alert: Seattle isn’t No. 1.

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