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Starbucks executives get retention bonuses

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2019

CEO Kevin Johnson and COO Roz Brewer both will get bonuses based on the company’s performance over the next three years.

Marketing

Pizza Hut’s U.S. brand chief departs

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2019

No reason was given for the departure of Marianne Radley after just more than a year as U.S. chief brand officer.

Leadership

John Schnatter sues agency over his ouster from Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2019

The pizza chain’s founder is suing Laundry Service, saying the ad agency deliberately leaked details from a conference call in a dispute with the company.

Technology

Ford is turning McDonald’s coffee into car parts

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2019

The burger chain and the automaker announced a unique partnership that uses chaff from coffee beans to make housing for headlamps.

Financing

Tim Hortons starts thinking long term

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2019

The company is shifting away from “short-term opportunities” as it looks to build more consistent sales.

Financing

For McDonald’s, keeping pace is the ultimate challenge

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 02, 2019

The company’s chicken sandwich efforts show just how difficult it can be to remain ahead in the restaurant business, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

McDonald’s is testing a new chicken sandwich

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 02, 2019

The chain is trying a new Crispy Chicken Sandwich in Houston and Knoxville, Tenn., as it looks to push back against Chick-fil-A and Popeyes.

Financing

John Schnatter doesn’t think much of Papa John’s management

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2019

In his latest interview, the company’s founder continued his criticism of the chain and its quality, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

McDonald’s under fire for Steve Easterbrook’s exit deal

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2019

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer, plus a pair of institutional investors, are questioning why Easterbrook was able to keep stock options after his firing.

Financing

Breakfast will be a major fast-food battlefront next year

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2019

With Wendy’s entrance into the market, McDonald’s, Burger King and others will defend their turf.

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