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The owner of Jimmy John's makes a run at Subway

The Bottom Line: Roark Capital reportedly has the inside track at buying Subway. But it also owns Jimmy John’s. Can the two chains coexist under the same owner?

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Chris Kempczinski changes his tune on restaurant automation

The Bottom Line: While noting that humans will continue to drive restaurants, the McDonald’s CEO notes that the calculus on automation gets closer as labor costs soar.

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Mamahuhu hopes to spark 'third wave' that builds on legacy of Chinese-American mom and pops

Chef Brandon Jew takes on the fast-casual challenge of scaling quality food at an accessible price in a Panda Express-dominated segment. But you won't find Chrysanthemum Salad at Panda Express.

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McDonald's is a chicken chain now

The company’s chicken business is “on par” with its beef business as Americans continue to devour more poultry. It plans more chicken products in the coming years.