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For Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, 2 are better than 1

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2018

Take a look behind parent company CKE Restaurants' decision to split its twin brands.

Financing

Steak 'n Shake same-store sales fell in 2017

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 26, 2018

The CEO says the company is focused on improving service and quality after traffic fell 4.4% last year.

Financing

McDonald's has a Happy Meal deal with Disney

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2018

The multiyear agreement enables the chain to promote movies on its meals, starting with "Incredibles 2."

Financing

Subway could close more locations, and move others

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2018

After a tough few years, the sandwich giant is taking a deep look at its locations and ownership.

Food

Subway hopes new wraps lift its sales

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2018

The Signature Wraps give the sandwich chain a more meat-filled option.

Financing

Arby's makes another acquisition

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2018

The sandwich chain has acquired 40 locations from a franchisee.

Food

McDonald's hopes fresh beef can change its image

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2018

The burger giant is introducing the upgrade in waves this spring, with plans for more menu changes soon.

Financing

For now, Subway's breakfast is taking a back seat

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2018

The sandwich chain isn't focused on the morning as it works to turn the rest of its business around, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Operations

McDonald’s to cut its greenhouse gas emissions

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 20, 2018

The chain’s plan to combat global warming is its latest effort in a bid to improve its image.

Financing

Is McDonald’s doing too much?

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2018

Many initiatives could make things more complex, but it isn’t hurting the brand yet, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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