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McDonald’s has big hopes for its loyalty program

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2021

The burger giant, which takes MyMcDonald’s Rewards national today, is already seeing people sign up for the program.

Financing

Big Burger King franchisee Carrols makes its first post-pandemic deal

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2021

The operator has acquired 19 restaurants in Indiana and Michigan after taking a break to pay down debt and deal with the impact of the coronavirus.

Financing

Subway loses its sandwich dominance

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2021

As the chain has struggled and competitors grow, it no longer owns the market the way it once did, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

In the fast-food wars, Burger King falls behind

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 07, 2021

The burger chain, which had been an aggressive No. 2 in the burger business, has fallen behind Wendy’s and underperformed both of its chief rivals, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Shipley Do-Nuts names Donna Josephson CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 07, 2021

The company also named former Church’s executive Kerry Leo vice president of technology.

Leadership

Chris Finazzo, president of Burger King Americas, leaves the company

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 06, 2021

CMO Ellie Doty and COO Tom Curtis will oversee the Burger King business in the U.S. and Canada on an interim basis.

Financing

Krispy Kreme raises $500M in its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2021

The doughnut chain priced its offering at $17 per share, which was below its expected range.

Financing

McDonald’s cuts a deal with its franchisees over technology fees

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2021

The company reduced a one-time charge by more than 60%. The dispute over the fees had caused a massive rift with its operators.

Financing

Jack in the Box wants to get back in the business of building restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 30, 2021

The burger chain has spent the past 15 years selling locations to franchisees. But now it plans to build company restaurants to spur more growth.

Financing

Andy Wiederhorn has more deals up his sleeve

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 29, 2021

Even after making his biggest acquisition yet, the Fat Brands CEO says he has others coming. “This is not the end.”

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