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Leadership

James Walker resigns at Subway

The company's vice president of North America departed immediately, amid a management shakeup.

Leadership

Luby’s tries to stave off activist with board shake-up

Facing a proxy fight, the struggling casual-dining chain is adding two new board members and modifying its governance rules.

Financing

Carrols Restaurant Group might consider another concept

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 18, 2019

The big Burger King franchisee said a second brand is “going to be on our radar.”

Financing

How Guillermo Perales plans to fix Taco Bueno

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 17, 2019

Perales' Sun Holdings recently completed its purchase of the Mexican chain following a restructuring.

Financing

Want to grow your brand? Improve franchisee profits

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 17, 2019

As brands face franchisee unrest, Domino’s provides a reminder of why it’s been successful, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

GameWorks plans to ride the esports boom into casinos

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 17, 2019

The fun-and-food chain has formed a partnership to install turnkey dining and video-gaming two-for-one facilities.

Financing

Domino’s wants to build 2,000 more U.S. locations

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 17, 2019

The company says “fortressing” will build sales and protect its market from third-party delivery.

Workforce

Congressional Democrats air plan to kill the tip credit, raise the minimum wage to $15

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2019

A bill introduced Wednesday with widespread support would also set

Leadership

MOD Pizza names Mark Shambura CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2019

The former Chipotle executive will lead the pizza chain’s overall marketing strategy.

Financing

Are restaurants at risk of a ‘bloodbath’?

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2019

Weak sales, high costs and a potential recession could be an ugly mix, says RB’s The Bottom Line.