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Dog Haus names Michael Montagano CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 28, 2023

The former Kitchen United chief executive will become the first CEO in in the Pasadena, Calif.-based chain’s history.

Financing

Roark Capital has a deal to buy Subway

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 24, 2023

The private equity firm, which owns Inspire Brands and Focus Brands among other restaurant companies, won an eight-month auction for the sandwich giant.

Marketing

One big Subway challenge: Its online reputation

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2023

The sandwich giant finished last in an analysis of fast-food chains’ online reputation. At the top: Chick-fil-A.

Financing

Why so many restaurant chains are closing locations right now

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2023

The Bottom Line: Veggie Grill, O’Charley’s, Burger King, Boston Market, Steak n Shake and others have been closing doors this year as they work through various challenges.

Financing

Popeyes takes on China

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2023

The chicken chain drew long lines to its opening in Shanghai over the weekend as it works to take on behemoth KFC in the massive market.

Financing

Subway is apparently nearing a sale

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2023

Roark Capital is reportedly close to a $9.6 billion acquisition, though a source said that the process remains “very competitive and fluid.”

Financing

The owner of Jimmy John's makes a run at Subway

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2023

The Bottom Line: Roark Capital reportedly has the inside track at buying Subway. But it also owns Jimmy John’s. Can the two chains coexist under the same owner?

Leadership

Subway overhauls its leadership amid ongoing sale talks

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 16, 2023

Trevor Haynes, president of North America for the sandwich giant, is leaving the company at the end of the year. Douglas Fry, who heads Subway Canada, will take his place. The chain made several other leadership changes.

Marketing

KFC's newest offer targets the pizza business

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2023

The chain is offering a $20 “Fill Up Box,” urging customers to “make it a chicken night,” a shot at the pizza delivery business.

Operations

Wendy's new kitchen design increases capacity by 50%

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2023

The burger chain’s new “Global Next Gen High Capacity Kitchen” features a dual-sided design with dedicated space for digital orders and more production areas.

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