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Leadership

McDonald’s new CEO works on the brand’s culture

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 06, 2020

Chris Kempczinski focuses on values amid reports of a “party culture” under ousted predecessor Steve Easterbrook.

Marketing

Little Caesars does something different: Delivery

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 06, 2020

The traditional carryout pizza chain has started delivering through DoorDash, intensifying competition in the pizza delivery space.

Financing

Md. suspends Burgerim’s franchise registration

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 03, 2020

The chain’s bankruptcy attorney said a filing could come by the end of the month as questions about the company’s status mount.

Financing

Wall Street falls in love with Chipotle again

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 02, 2020

The burrito chain was the industry’s best stock in a generally good year, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Wingstop’s chief operating officer to depart

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 02, 2020

Lawrence Kruguer will leave in March, making him the fourth executive to leave the company in the past year.

Leadership

Alex Macedo is leaving Tim Hortons

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 30, 2019

Axel Schwan will be president for the brand in Latin America as well as the U.S. and Canada.

Financing

In Burgerim, another fast-growth story is too good to be true

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2019

The burger brand is the latest example of a franchise chain that grew quickly, only to run into problems, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Chipotle tests new store design to keep up with exploding digital sales

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 19, 2019

A walk-up window and order pickup cubbies are among the features of the chain’s new prototype, with the goal of reducing friction for customers and delivery drivers.

Emerging Brands

How an Indian fast casual is trying to lure diners away from third-party delivery

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 19, 2019

As it watched its delivery commissions rise, Tarka Indian Kitchen put the brakes on unit growth to take action.

Financing

Fast-growing Burgerim is apparently considering bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2019

The burger chain, which rapidly signed up hundreds of franchisees, told operators this week that it has hired a restructuring officer and a bankruptcy attorney.

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