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Meritage Hospitality Group to acquire 43 Wendy’s restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 22, 2022

The Michigan-based operator has made 27 acquisitions in the burger chain’s system and now owns more than 300 restaurants.

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KFC U.S. makes some executive changes

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2022

Ben Dubost was named chief development officer for the chicken chain and Kate Ward was named chief legal officer.

Operations

A former corporate security officer sues McDonald’s for discrimination

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2022

The former VP in charge of executive protection accused the company of retaliating against him after he apparently contradicted the CEO during a public forum. The burger giant said the lawsuit runs “completely afoul of the facts.”

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Behind Yum Brands’ effort to make technology an ever-present part of its business

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 16, 2022

The owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger both acquires and develops technology to make the lives of its customers and employees easier. Here’s how the company is doing it.

Operations

McDonald’s wants to power its supply chain with solar

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2022

The burger giant and its logistics providers have signed a deal with clean energy company Enel North America to purchase renewable energy certificates.

Financing

Pizza Hut searches for the Fountain of Youth

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2022

The pizza chain has completely changed its business model and is actively courting younger consumers with items like Melts. There are early signs of success.

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Get ready to see a lot more Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2022

Yum Brands says it has enough global white space to add at least 100,000 more units in all four of its brands, including Habit Burger.

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Taco Bell wants to be more like McDonald’s

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2022

The Mexican fast-food chain’s plans to grow beyond its “cult” status could include permanent fries, more chicken, more ice cream and perhaps energy drinks. And it’s using the burger giant as its inspiration.

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