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Mark King named Taco Bell CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 25, 2019

Artie Starrs was named CEO of sister company Pizza Hut as parent company Yum Brands further shifts its leadership structure.

Food

Dunkin’ is testing a Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 24, 2019

The company plans to take its Beyond Sausage breakfast sandwich nationwide after a test in Manhattan.

Financing

Popeyes plans to take on China

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2019

The chicken chain inks a 1,500-unit deal, becoming the latest concept to make a bet on the fast-growing market.

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake gets a credit downgrade

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 22, 2019

Standard and Poor’s lowered its rating on the chain’s debt, saying it has an “elevated risk for a debt restructuring.”

Financing

Private equity firm to sell Jack’s Family Restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 19, 2019

Onex Group said it has a deal to sell the Alabama-based chain to an undisclosed buyer and triples its investment.

Marketing

Krystal’s all-you-can-eat offer has apparently been a big hit

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2019

The company said it drove more traffic and even shifted consumer habits. And now it’s extended the offer for another month.

Financing

How growing Culver’s keeps its small-town culture

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2019

Co-founder Craig Culver and CEO Joe Koss join "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the chain’s history and its future.

Financing

McDonald’s adds another delivery provider

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 16, 2019

The company is launching with DoorDash in Houston later this month, ending its exclusive arrangement with Uber Eats.

Marketing

Wendy’s makes a big bet on bacon

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2019

The company is kicking off “Baconfest” with numerous promotions.

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake reopens one of its restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2019

The burger chain, which had been closing dozens of locations, has reopened a St. Louis store under its new refranchising initiative.

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