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McDonald’s to start selling Big Macs with 4 patties

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 10, 2020

The chain is debuting its Double Big Mac, with four patties, and its Little Mac, with just one.

Leadership

Subway names Mike Kappitt chief operating and insights officer

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 10, 2020

The former Carrabba’s Italian Grill president will focus on digital, analytics and insights.

Financing

McDonald’s cancels its worldwide convention over coronavirus

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2020

The company reminded operators to increase the frequency of sanitizing surfaces and has created a team to develop contingency plans for its U.S. locations.

Financing

Taco Bell taking its Cantina concept to the next level

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2020

The Mexican fast-food chain is expanding the urban concept to feature locations with gaming lounges and upgraded digital experiences.

Financing

Subway plans a $5 menu to boost traffic

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2020

The value menu would include a variety of items, including some Footlong subs, and comes amid a massive set of changes at the sandwich giant.

Financing

How Sonic is rethinking its brand identity

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 04, 2020

Claudia San Pedro, the chain’s president, joins this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" to discuss its new marketing, technology and other issues.

Financing

Restaurant bankruptcies are increasing, and more could be on the way

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 04, 2020

A Fitch Ratings report says Steak ‘n Shake and Checkers are at risk in a worsening operating environment, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Papa John’s is taking the phone call out of the restaurant

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2020

The chain is using a centralized call center to handle phone orders as it works to improve operations and franchisees’ profits.

Leadership

Arby’s names Patrick Schwing CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2020

The former Procter & Gamble executive will oversee advertising, digital innovation, menu development and brand experience.

Financing

Why Wendy’s breakfast will work, and why it won’t

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2020

The chain is a potentially formidable competitor in the mornings, but it has made some compromises, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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