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Adding a loyalty program and a premium chicken sandwich, announced Monday, are long overdue for the Chicago-based chain, says industry analyst John Gordon; franchisees have been asking for months for a sandwich that can compete with Chick-fil-A.
The merger brings Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins into Inspire’s existing portfolio of Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In, Jimmy John’s and Rusty Taco.
The massive economic hit from COVID-19 has forced scores of U.S. companies into bankruptcy. Here are some with the most significant potential repercussions for commercial real estate.