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McDonald’s franchisees upset with management over changes to ownership rules

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2022

A vast majority of operators back a vote of no confidence in CEO Chris Kempczinski over tougher new standards on renewals, according to a survey by an independent franchisee association.

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Fazoli's owner Fat Brands names James Neuhauser executive chairman

 By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 13, 2022

The restaurant franchise operator also named Lynne Collier a new independent director. Ed Rensi, the company’s former chairman, will become vice chairman.

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A look into Subway’s new menu, and whether it will further the brand’s turnaround

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 13, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Pat Cobe, senior menu editor for Restaurant Business, joins this week’s podcast to discuss the new “Subway Series” menu change and whether it will generate sales.

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Howard Schultz gives some hints about Starbucks’ future

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2022

The interim CEO outlined five “bold moves” that will outline the brand’s reinvention, though he provided few details, saying they will come in the next few weeks.

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McDonald’s is buying out one of its biggest and most prominent franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2022

The burger giant is buying out Caspers Company, whose family has run the business for more than 60 years, and which was instrumental in creating the National Owners Association.

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Subway proves that customization isn’t the draw people thought it was

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 07, 2022

The Bottom Line: The sandwich giant perfected the idea of the assembly line and its fully customizable menu. But its new “Subway Series” demonstrates that it has some pitfalls in the modern restaurant.

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McDonald’s inks a sponsorship deal with OfflineTV

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 07, 2022

The fast-food burger chain will be the first major sponsor for the Los Angeles-based group of gaming-centric content creators.

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Behind the scenes at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 07, 2022

We were given the opportunity to judge the event, which generates billions of dollars in publicity for the brand every year. After more than 100 years, the event proved it could still surprise.

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Krispy Kreme is giving away a bunch of doughnuts next week

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 06, 2022

The doughnut chain will give random customers a card worth a dozen free doughnuts per month through next June to celebrate its 85th birthday.

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Subway is making a massive change to its menu, and it may not be done

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 05, 2022

The sandwich giant, eager to overcome years of declines and rebuild volumes, is de-emphasizing customized subs with 12 new sandwiches customers order by number.

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