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Leadership

Papa Johns' CFO steps down

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2023

Ann Gugino, whom the quick-service pizza chain hired in 2020, resigned as chief financial officer this week. The company said that it is searching for a replacement.

Financing

Domino's executives spend a lot of money on pizza

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2023

The company reimburses its executives for their purchases of Domino’s food, which gives us some insight into their pizza-buying habits. CEO Russ Weiner bought $7,000 worth of pizzas last year.

Operations

As customers tire of tipping for fast food, workers understand—but embrace—the awkwardness

By Reyna Estrada on Mar. 21, 2023

The days of the tip jar are mostly in the past. But are POS tip prompts hurting more than helping? Fast-food employees give their perspective.

Leadership

Lion's Choice names Fred Burmer CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2023

The roast beef sandwich chain said that the former Yum Brands executive would take over the top spot in April.

Financing

An 8-unit McDonald's franchisee declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2023

Rice Enterprises, a longtime operator out of the Pittsburgh area, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy less than two years after it was sued over the rape of a 14-year-old employee by one of its managers.

Marketing

Subway is bringing back its 'Footlong Pass'

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 17, 2023

The passes cost $15 and give the sandwich giant’s loyalty members 50% off Footlong subs throughout April. It will be for sale starting on Tuesday. The fast-food chain will sell a lot more of them this time.

Leadership

Max Wetzel named CEO of Carl's Jr., Hardee's parent

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 17, 2023

The former Papa Johns operations chief will take over as CEO of CKE Restaurants for Ned Lyerly.

Financing

A tweet comes between Grubhub and McDonald's franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 17, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-food burger chain’s former top U.S. corporate relations officer said, “cry me a river” in a now-deleted tweet about McDonald’s franchisees. It didn’t go over well, either with them or his new employer, Grubhub.

Leadership

Remembering Jerry Richardson, the football star who built Hardee's

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 14, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The man knew biscuits and burgers as well as he knew the route to the Super Bowl.

Financing

McDonald's franchisees may take their complaints to the FTC

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 14, 2023

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.

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