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Restaurant Business Executive Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze is a longtime industry journalist who writes about restaurant finance, mergers and acquisitions and the economy, with a particular focus on quick-service restaurants. He writes daily about the factors influencing the operating environment, including labor and food costs and various industry trends such as technology and delivery.

Jonathan has been widely quoted in media publications such as the New York Times and the Washington Post and has appeared on CNBC, Yahoo Finance and NPR. He writes a weekly finance-focused newsletter for Restaurant Business, The Bottom Line, and is the host of the weekly podcast “A Deeper Dive.”

Financing

The restaurant chain bankruptcy wave is far from over

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2020

The debt levels for restaurant chains has only increased during the pandemic, which could cause problems as the winter months approach, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

As the pandemic hammered Starbucks, Dunkin’ took advantage

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2020

The Canton, Mass.-based chain has recovered more quickly than its Seattle-based rival. Here’s why, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Yum Brands unloads Grubhub stock and calls it a win

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2020

The brand operator sold all of its shares of the delivery provider and pocketed a profit, ending what had been a notable deal, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

The pandemic comes at a tough time for Tim Hortons

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 27, 2020

The Canadian doughnut-and-coffee chain was working to regain its footing before quarantine sapped the company of its core consumers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Inspire Brands makes a play for the big time

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 26, 2020

The brand operator, which wants to buy Dunkin’, would be one of the biggest operator of U.S. restaurants if the deal gets done, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Five problems in franchising that hurt franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 23, 2020

RB’s The Bottom Line looks at five issues that can cause problems for operators that invest in the business.

Financing

Third-party delivery becomes a question mark again

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 22, 2020

Chipotle's test of higher prices for third-party delivery orders shows the partnership model remains a problem for many restaurants, and the providers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

The Papa John's that John Schnatter built

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2020

The company’s founder has continued to criticize the company’s performance after his departure, but RB’s The Bottom Line says the problems began well before.

Financing

Winter is coming: What’s in store for restaurants as cold air hits

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

A third wave of the pandemic is here, which could lead to more restrictions and consumer pullback. But spending trends could help, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

It may be a while before business travel, and spending, comes back

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 15, 2020

United Airlines doesn’t expect business demand to return to normal until 2024. That could be a problem for many restaurants, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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