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McDonald's franchisee group asks for a meeting with leadership

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2023

The National Owners Association, an independent group of the fast-food chain’s operators, says it is against new joint employer rules and wants a meeting with the company’s U.S. president.

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Subway says it has started the year off strongly

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2023

The fast-food sandwich chain, which is on the market, says its same-store sales increased 11.7% in North America in the first quarter.

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McDonald's goes to battle over 'joint employer' rules—with its franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2023

Two different groups of franchisees issued warring statements on their views of joint employer regulations as the dispute intensifies between the burger franchise and an independent group of owners.

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Subway is another example of poor succession planning

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2023

The Bottom Line: CEO John Chidsey admitted that company founder Fred DeLuca “whiffed” on a succession plan before his death in 2015, which led to years of stagnation.

Food

McDonald's is testing Cold Brew coffee and serving Big Mac Sauce Dip Cups

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 19, 2023

The fast-food giant is offering two versions of Cold Brew in Southern California. It will also start to sell Big Mac Sauce Dip Cups for a limited time starting April 27.

Leadership

Mark King goes off-script at Taco Bell

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 18, 2023

The Mexican fast-food chain was doing pretty well when King took over as CEO in 2019, even though he had no experience in restaurants or franchising. Then, the 2023 Restaurant Business Restaurant Leader of the Year pushed the company to do even better.

Marketing

McDonald's is making several improvements to its burgers

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2023

The fast-food chain is making a number of small changes to its Big Macs and classic Cheeseburgers, including a hotter sear and melted cheese, which the company believes lead to a big improvement in quality.

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Subway takes a key step in its franchising strategy

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2023

Subway, eager to bring more large-scale operators into the system, announced agreements with five new multi-unit restaurant franchisees. It also grew its international business last year.

Leadership

Claudia San Pedro is stepping down as Sonic president

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2023

The 2022 Restaurant Business Restaurant Leader of the Year is leaving the company to focus on family medical matters. Arby's Brand President Jim Taylor is taking her place, while Rita Patel will head Arby's.

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Here's how much Burger King's parent paid Patrick Doyle to be executive chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2023

The former CEO of Domino's Pizza, lured out of retirement by Restaurant Brands International last year, was paid $117 million in stock and option awards.

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