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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

It looks like Bagger Dave's run is about to come to an end

The burger chain, founded in 2008, is “exploring strategic alternatives” and expects its remaining locations will be converted into another brand this year.

Financing

Here's what we're looking for this earnings season

The Bottom Line: Is Starbucks really hurting? How did the year start with all that bad weather? Here is what we will be listening for once restaurant chains start reporting earnings next week.

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Jack in the Box has some big growth plans

The burger chain believes it has room for a lot more locations that generate a lot more revenue. Here’s how the company plans to do that.

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Starbucks' U.S. sales apparently took a big hit late last year

The coffee chain’s sales and traffic slowed from October through December, according to the research firm Earnest Insights, the latest evidence of a slowdown.

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Subway's discounting strategy runs into the California wage hike

The Bottom Line: The company recently started requiring franchisees to accept digital coupons. That rule comes just four months before a large swath of its system starts paying a $20 wage. Some operators want the coupons turned off.

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How private equity is impacting food costs

A Deeper Dive: John Davie, CEO of Buyer’s Edge Platform, joins the Restaurant Business podcast to discuss technology, food costs and the outlook for inflation.

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McDonald's has a major impact on the U.S. economy

The fast-food burger giant contributes $76 billion a year to the U.S. gross domestic product, according to an economic impact report released this week. That impact is spread throughout the country.

Workforce

Chipotle boosts benefits for its Gen Z workforce

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain announced a series of financial and mental wellness benefits as it ramps up hiring for what it calls "burrito season."

Financing

When new technology can be a mixed blessing

The Bottom Line: Restaurant chains have been unleashing a torrent of new technologies on their stores over the past few years. This effort can sometimes have unforeseen consequences.

Consumer Trends

Americans are eating their fast food later in the day

McDonald’s and Chipotle have seen a shift in business from earlier in the day toward dinner, according to data from Placer.ai. And that shift seems permanent.

Financing

Just like that, Burger King becomes a major operator of its own restaurants

The Bottom Line: Even before the fast-food burger chain bought its largest franchisee, it was buying up swaths of restaurants around the country. That's a major shift for the brand.

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To some Subway operators, slicers aren't all they're sliced up to be

The fast-food sandwich giant paid for automated slicers for each of its 20,000 locations. But some operators are still waiting to see the benefits. "Nobody is saying this is the greatest thing since sliced bread."

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