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Financing

Strong year nets Starbucks CEO a bigger paycheck

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2020

Kevin Johnson’s pay package increased 36% in the company’s past fiscal year, thanks largely to incentives.

Food

Taco Bell is merging Buffalo chicken with Nacho Fries

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2020

The Mexican fast-food chain is reintroducing the popular fries next week.

Technology

McDonald’s launches an employee-centric mobile app

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2020

The Archways to Careers app will help employees match their skills and interests with career opportunities.

Financing

Shrinking Krystal files for bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 21, 2020

The fast-food burger chain has gone into debt protection with $65 million in debt and closing units, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Burger King starts discounting the Impossible Whopper

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2020

The chain is adding the plant-based sandwich to its 2-for-$6 promotion for a limited time.

Financing

Popeyes’ chicken sandwich could open up new markets

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 15, 2020

The success of the product could help the chain break into areas it might have not considered before, franchisee Carrols says.

Leadership

Jack in the Box promotes a trio of new executives

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2020

Adrienne Ingoldt was named chief brand and experience officer, Jennifer Kennedy was named chief product and innovation officer and Sarah Super was named chief risk officer.

Financing

The chicken sandwich was really big for Popeyes last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2020

Franchisee Carrols Restaurant Group said its Popeyes same-store sales were up more than 21% last quarter, while Burger King underperformed.

Financing

2 more C-level executives leave Subway as the brand shrinks

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2020

The sandwich giant is the smallest it’s been in a decade after closing a net 1,100 locations in 2019.

Workforce

Taco Bell will soon pay managers 6 figures

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2020

The company plans to test a $100,000 salary for general managers in select markets as the labor crunch worsens.

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