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Here is what Nelson Peltz should do with Wendy’s

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 01, 2022

The Bottom Line: The company’s longtime largest shareholder may try to buy the whole chain. But the company could consider a merger. Here are a few of our ideas.

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Schlotzsky’s tries ditching seats

 By Jonathan Maze on May 31, 2022

The sandwich chain’s new prototype features fewer seats or none at all and more options for takeout.

Technology

Your next Chick-fil-A delivery could come via robot

By Jonathan Maze on May 31, 2022

The chicken sandwich chain said it is testing autonomous delivery robots in a limited number of locations in California, Texas and Florida.

Marketing

Subway, eager to grow sales, turns to catering

By Jonathan Maze on May 31, 2022

The sandwich giant has refreshed its catering program, hoping to take advantage of companies returning to offices.

Financing

McDonald's wins its proxy battle with Carl Icahn in a blowout

By Jonathan Maze on May 26, 2022

All 12 of the company’s nominees won re-election to the board. The investor’s two nominees received about 1% of the vote. Shareholders reportedly approved a measure requesting a civil rights audit.

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Here is how Jack in the Box is fighting labor and commodity inflation

By Jonathan Maze on May 26, 2022

The burger chain, which also operates Del Taco, said it is getting traction with efforts to improve profits and recruit and retain more workers, such as self-cleaning shake machines.

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Wendy’s, with Nelson Peltz pulling the strings, missed the consolidation boat

By Jonathan Maze on May 25, 2022

The Bottom Line: The burger chain tried operating other brands and then sold them to focus on its core brand. But that may not be doing the company any favors on Wall Street.

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Starbucks says it is leaving Russia

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2022

The coffee giant joins McDonald’s in pulling up stakes in the country over the war in Ukraine.

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Wendy’s biggest shareholder may take the chain private

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2022

Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners, which owns nearly 20% of the company’s stock, said it has approached the board about a possible acquisition, sending the shares soaring.

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Starbucks is selling its Evolution Fresh brand

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2022

The coffee chain, which plans to focus on its core business, sold its juice line to the carrot company Bolthouse Farms.

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