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What’s the next step for Papa John’s?

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2018

Here’s why the chain will need to make big changes, and probably needed to even before John Schnatter’s racial slur, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

At Granite City, ribs tap regional flavor to rise to the top

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 12, 2018

The casual-dining concept pairs beer with food for a winning LTO.

Financing

Black Box: Same-store sales improve in June

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2018

Takeout orders helped boost casual dining, but traffic was still a problem.

Leadership

John Schnatter resigns as Papa John’s chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

The founder leaves the company after word that he used a racial slur in a conference call.

Financing

True Food Kitchen gets a new investor: Oprah Winfrey

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

She will join the company’s board and will work to help with its business and marketing.

Financing

Wow Cafe’s owner buys Garces Restaurant Group

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

Ballard Brands and a local investor paid $8 million for chef Jose Garces’ restaurants out of bankruptcy.

Financing

Tim Hortons to open in China

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

The brand plans to open 1,500 units in the country over the next decade.

Food

How McDonald’s is working to change its menu

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

Chad Schafer, McDonald’s senior director of menu innovation, discusses the chain’s improvement efforts in "A Deeper Dive."

Leadership

Denyelle Bruno named Tender Greens CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

Co-founder Erik Oberholtzer has been named executive chairman of the fast-casual chain.

Leadership

John Schnatter apologizes for using a racial slur

Jul. 11, 2018

Papa John’s shares fell 5% Wednesday after reports of its founder’s comments surfaced.

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