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Starbucks will start infusing coffee with olive oil

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2023

The company has high hopes for Oleato, which will debut in Italy before it comes to the U.S. this year. Starbucks believes it will be a "transformational innovation in coffee."

Operations

Subway wants to create a national EV charging network

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2023

The fast-food sandwich chain plans to add electric vehicle chargers at select locations this year. It also plans to create a network of "Subway Oasis" parks featuring canopies, green space and Wi-Fi.

Financing

With new leadership, Restaurant Brands International charts an aggressive path

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 17, 2023

Patrick Doyle, and now new CEO Josh Kobza, take the helm at the owner of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs with a mandate: Speed the company's growth.

Financing

Who might buy Subway, and who won't

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-food sandwich chain is on the market. So let's take a look at a few potential buyers, and dismiss the idea of a few others.

Leadership

'I missed it.' Why Patrick Doyle came back to the restaurant business

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2023

The former Domino’s CEO, who returned as executive chairman of Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International in November, said he is “all in” with his new position.

Financing

Krispy Kreme sold a ton of doughnuts last year

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2023

The Charlotte, N.C.-based chain sold a record number of doughnuts in 2022. And its Insomnia Cookies brand also generated strong revenue growth.

Financing

Patrick Doyle makes franchisee profitability a priority at Burger King

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 14, 2023

The Bottom Line: Restaurant Brands International, under its new executive chairman and incoming CEO Josh Kobza, said improving profits for its store owners is critical to driving future growth.

Leadership

Josh Kobza named CEO of Restaurant Brands International

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 14, 2023

The 11-year company veteran, who had been COO, will take over for José Cil on March 1. Cil will remain with the Burger King and Tim Hortons parent company for one year as an advisor.

Financing

Subway admits that it's on the market

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 14, 2023

The fast-food sandwich chain confirmed on Tuesday that it is exploring a potential sale, making one of the nation’s biggest restaurant chains up for grabs.

Marketing

McDonald's enlists Cardi B and Offset for Valentine's Day

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2023

The fast-food burger chain’s latest Famous Orders meal is for two, targeted at couples on date nights or friends hanging out with one another.

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