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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Here is why the Subway sale is so complicated

The Bottom Line: The sandwich giant is reportedly expected to complete a sale by Labor Day. But it’s never been a slam dunk. And here’s why.

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KFC learns to sell boneless chicken in the U.S. from its global markets

The chicken chain, known for its bone-in chicken, sold 100 million chicken nuggets in eight weeks last quarter as its boneless offerings thrive—finally.

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Did fast-food chains raise their prices too much?

The Bottom Line: Papa Johns CEO Rob Lynch sounds the alarm on overly aggressive price hikes, suggesting the industry got “a little punch drunk” raising prices.

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Papa Johns finds that its customers have a spending limit

The pizza chain’s same-store sales were unexpectedly weak last quarter. The company blamed the problem on aggressive pricing by franchisees.

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Starbucks sees opportunities in smaller towns

The coffee giant, known most for urban areas and more recently suburbs, believes it has plenty of room to grow. And that could include smaller communities.

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Digital takes off at Yum Brands, but don't call it a tech company

The owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit continues to add to its in-house technology capabilities and is building digital sales. But the company wants to keep its focus on what matters.

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How a trio of seismic events affected Subway, Chipotle and Texas Roadhouse

A Deeper Dive: RB editors Lisa Jennings and Peter Romeo join Jonathan Maze on the podcast to talk about three major events and the impact they had on these chains.

Technology

White Castle is expanding its use of drive-thru AI

The company plans to add the artificial intelligence technology from SoundHound to 100 locations by the end of next year.

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Starbucks' record sales do not appease skeptical investors

The coffee giant recorded the strongest average weekly sales in its history as customers customize beverages and order more food. But its domestic sales slowed and analysts appeared skeptical.

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Sbarro thrives, by accepting its own limitations

The venerable chain embraced what it is, a pizza-by-the-slice brand that does best in high-traffic areas. And it is growing nearly a decade after filing for bankruptcy.

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Sardar Biglari takes a big stake in El Pollo Loco

The investor, whose Biglari Holdings owns Steak n Shake, has acquired 9.1% of the shares of the chicken chain in his latest “passive” investment.

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Here’s where McDonald’s could add the most locations

The Bottom Line: An analysis of the burger giant’s locations shows that its biggest opportunity to add more restaurants may not be in the Southeast.

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