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Financing

John Schnatter hires a financial adviser on Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2018

The adviser will review the company’s financial prospects.

Financing

Black Box: Thanksgiving and takeout helped chain restaurants in November

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2018

Same-store sales rose for the sixth straight month, but traffic is still a problem.

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Inspire Brands completes its purchase of Sonic

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2018

Inspire now operates brands that generate more than $12 billion in annual system sales.

Financing

Why the franchisor-franchisee relationship is worsening

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2018

This week’s edition of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," explores the growing tension between franchisors and their franchisees.

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Would Yum buy a 4th brand?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2018

The QSR operator expects to make more specific deals, such as its purchase of QuikOrder, and won’t rule out a brand acquisition, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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