Finances and Deals: Page 5

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    True Food Kitchen will use $100M funding to grow, launch smaller units

    The investment round, led by HumanCo and Manna Tree, is the 43-unit wellness chain’s largest cash infusion since its founding in 2008. 

    By • Updated Sept. 21, 2022
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    RBI announces $400M marketing and remodel overhaul for Burger King

    The company’s programs, Fuel the Flame and Royal Reset, aim to modernize the brand and remodel 800 restaurants by the end of 2025.

    By • Sept. 12, 2022
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    Freddy’s names COO, VP of finance as it continues to expand

    Brian Wise, who previously served as SVP of operations, was promoted to chief operating officer, while Jerry Kunz joined the company from First Watch.

    By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 30, 2022
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    Danny Meyer’s investment arm injects $10M into voice AI tech firm

    ConverseNow, which partners with 1,200 restaurants across 40 states, plans to use this cash better meet demand.

    By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 24, 2022
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    Jack in the Box offers multi-unit franchisees discounted royalty rates

    The incentive program, which is available to operators who develop at least three stores, could save franchisees $180,000 per unit, the chain claims.

    By • Aug. 17, 2022
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    7-Eleven reportedly acquires delivery startup, intends to compete with DoorDash

    The c-store giant bought Skipcart, which provides same-day and on-demand delivery, according to The Information. 

    By Brett Dworski • Aug. 8, 2022
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    McDonald's digital sales top $6B across top 6 markets

    Digital channels account for about a quarter of the chain’s sales in the U.S.

    By • July 27, 2022
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    Kitchen United secures $100M

    The firm plans to grow from 15 locations to over 500 using malls, shopping centers and supermarkets operated by new investors, Business Insider reports.

    By • July 25, 2022
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    Denny's completes $82.5M acquisition of Keke's Breakfast Cafe

    The breakfast chain, which has 52 locations in Florida, is expected to provide expansion opportunities as a complementary concept for Denny’s.

    By • July 21, 2022
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    Chipotle invests in kitchen automation platform Hyphen

    The tech firm and mushroom-based protein company Meati are the first recipients of Chipotle’s venture fund Cultivate Next.

    By • July 21, 2022
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    ChowNow CEO: More restaurant tech industry layoffs are coming

    The company had one of its best sales months in June, but rising interest rates and more expensive capital has Chris Webb preparing for a financial hurricane.

    By • July 19, 2022
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    C3 lands more capital to expand further into hotels, stadiums

    The virtual restaurant company, which secured $80 million in funding last summer and $10 million in October, said the capital will also allow it to grow into new cities and suburbs.

    By Alicia Kelso • July 13, 2022
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    Ghost Financial injects $100M into food truck manufacturer Cruising Kitchens

    The funding supports CK Ghost Kitchens, a new Cruising Kitchens division focused on developing ghost kitchen and food truck licensing agreements with celebrities, influencers and athletes. 

    By • July 11, 2022
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    Latent loyalty: How restaurants can improve customer retention and profits through a digital-first loyalty program

    Restaurants need the right partners to help them identify customers offering them promotions that lead to increased loyalty.

    July 11, 2022
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    Toast buys Sling to enhance employee scheduling, communications

    The purchase will enhance Toast’s Team Management offerings by helping operators pay workers faster and better manage labor costs, Toast said.

    By • July 7, 2022
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    BurgerFi and Gopuff expand delivery nationwide

    Following a 90-day trial in Florida, the companies are bringing BurgerFi’s products to more than 30 Gopuff food halls throughout the U.S.

    By • July 7, 2022
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    Panera terminates agreement with Danny Meyer's SPAC

    Due to unfavorable capital market conditions, Panera Brands and USHG Acquisition Corp. ended their relationship Friday. Panera said it will continue to explore a public listing if conditions improve.

    By • July 1, 2022
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    Food benefits platform Sharebite raises $39M

    The technology, which enables restaurants to deliver food to corporate clients, will use the funding to grow and launch new products.

    By Alicia Kelso • June 29, 2022
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    Reef Technology's expansion

    Reef pursues ownership stake in pizza concept

    Reef's EVP for Kitchens and Brands, Kenneth Rourke, will join the board of 800 Degrees Go, a joint venture between 800 Degrees and robotics company Piestro.

    By • April 29, 2022
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    Gov. Pritzker signs budget deal with $50M for Illinois restaurants

    Restaurants and taverns with 50 employees or fewer can snag grants of up to $50,000 if they haven't received RRF grants or other state or local financial aid.

    By • April 26, 2022
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    Activist investor: JET's Grubhub purchase is a 'capital allocation mistake'

    Cat Rock Capital Management, which owns 6.9% of shares in Just Eat Takeaway, urged investors to vote against JET's CFO and supervisory board.  

    By • April 25, 2022
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    Most asked questions about sales tax

    Sales tax can be a hassle. These are the questions we get asked the most about managing sales tax.

    April 25, 2022
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    Chipotle launches $50M venture fund to access emerging tech

    Cultivate Next, which will be funded solely by the chain, will focus on Series B stage companies that can help accelerate Chipotle's strategic priorities.

    By • April 19, 2022
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    Dave & Buster's to buy Main Event for $835M

    Following the close of the all-cash transaction, which is expected to occur later this year, Main Event CEO Chris Morris will become Dave & Buster's CEO.

    By • April 6, 2022
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    Howard Schultz suspends Starbucks share repurchase program

    The move will let the chain invest more profit into employees and stores "to create long-term value for all stakeholders," Schultz wrote on Monday. 

    By Alicia Kelso • April 5, 2022