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Jonathan Maze

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Restaurant menu price inflation is not slowing

Inflation at restaurants continued to outpace inflation at supermarkets and other retail food outlets, according to new federal data.

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McDonald's franchisees may take their complaints to the FTC

Operators, saying they're being "held hostage" by customer survey standards and new ownership requirements, have hired an attorney and may influence franchise regulations. The company says it just wants to run good restaurants.

Leadership

Scooter's Coffee names Malorie Maddox chief marketing officer

The former head of marketing at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska will “amplify and build upon” the drive-thru coffee chain’s brand.

Leadership

Church's Texas Chicken names Roland Gonzalez U.S. COO

Gonzalez has considerable experience in operations at Virtual Dining Concepts and at Restaurant Brands International.

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The FTC is taking a harder look at franchise practices

The agency is seeking comments on franchisors' business practices and the control they exert over franchisees and their employees, potentially setting the stage for changes in franchise regulations.

Operations

In the U.S., tipping has a complex and controversial history

The American style of tipping your server emerged during reconstruction and took decades to be accepted. But it became entrenched during Prohibition and is now a deeply ingrained social norm.

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Delivery sales are sticking around at fast-food restaurants, even as dine-in returns

The Bottom Line: Despite rising prices and concerns about inflation, third-party delivery remains on the upswing at quick-service restaurants. But drive-thru demand is shifting back to normal.

Workforce

Restaurants and bars near a full job recovery

Food services and drinking places added nearly 70,000 jobs in February, according to new federal data. They are now 100,000 jobs short of pre-pandemic levels.

Operations

With rising costs cutting into margins, brands focus on operations

Inflation has brands like Jack in the Box, Pollo Tropical and Papa Johns working to improve their store operations. But it can help with sales growth, too.

Leadership

Habit Burger names Jack Hinchliffe CMO

The fast-casual burger chain tapped the KFC veteran to oversee global marketing. Former Chief Brand Officer Iwona Alter was named chief operating officer.

Financing

Inflation takes its toll as yet another company files for bankruptcy

The Bottom Line: The filing by Burger King franchisee Meridian is the fourth major Chapter 11 this year. Other companies are facing problems, too, as margins dwindle.

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Another big Burger King franchisee declares bankruptcy

Meridian Restaurants Unlimited, which operates 118 Burger King restaurants in nine states out west, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming a combination of low sales and soaring inflation.

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