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Peak Rock Capital buys Houston-based doughnut and kolache franchisor Shipley Do-Nuts

The founding family will remain an investor as the company seeks to expand.

Americans begin receiving $600 stimulus checks

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A retail federation economist says the federal relief measure signed into law after Christmas will help with the recovery.

Subway offers protein bowls for first time, makes them permanent

Subway

Del Taco pulls wraps off ‘Fresh Flex’ prototype

The design expands real estate options and offers third-party delivery pickup areas, double drive-thrus and parking for dining in cars.

Applebee’s is testing its first drive-thru location

A Texas franchisee is evaluating how the addition of a drive-thru window could impact off-premise service for the casual-dining brand.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop acquires Wing Zone, creating $150 million company

Christmas bomb destroys dozens of downtown Nashville restaurants

Rodizio Grill

McDonald’s will debut new chicken sandwich Feb. 24

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25 restaurant and franchisee bankruptcies in 2020

Casual-dining chains and large franchisees saw the largest number of bankruptcies last year during the COVID pandemic.

Inspire Brands names Michael Haley president

The former Pret A Manger executive will head international development.

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