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Krispy Kreme reminds us that doughnuts are a tough business
The Bottom Line: The chain’s sudden profitability problems and the questions surrounding its McDonald’s partnership show just how difficult it is to operate a doughnut chain at scale.
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Starbucks, and a lot of other brands, leaned too far into takeout
The Bottom Line: Some brands went too far in their bid to cater to takeout customers. Consumers still want great in-store experiences, even if they don’t always use them.
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The market for restaurant chains is heating up
The Bottom Line: A pair of firms are reportedly making a play for Papa Johns, and Bojangles is apparently on the market again. Buyers appear eager to take on certain types of restaurant chains.