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Modern Market, Lemonade and the future of fast casual

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 27, 2019

Modern Market co-founder Anthony Pigliacampo talks about his chain’s merger with Lemonade in this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive."

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McDonald’s to stop lobbying against minimum wage increases

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 26, 2019

The company told the National Restaurant Association of its intention to no longer support any push against mandated pay hikes.

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McDonald’s flexes its financial muscle

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 26, 2019

The company’s planned acquisition of Dynamic Yield is the latest example of big chains using their size to gain an advantage, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Why everybody isn’t posting numbers like Darden Restaurants’

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2019

The parent of Olive Garden and Capital Grille said its strong third quarter was the result of working a plan that’s long been in place. Here’s a refresher on some of the components.

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McDonald’s to acquire tech company Dynamic Yield

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 25, 2019

The company plans to use its personalization technology on drive-thru menu boards, kiosks and its mobile app.

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Sandwich chain Even Stevens declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2019

The company has closed locations in Arizona, Texas and Colorado.

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Shaquille O’Neal is joining Papa John’s board

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2019

The former NBA star is also investing in nine locations and will be an ambassador for the brand.

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Red Robin retains outside help for refranchising drive

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2019

The casual chain says The Cypress Group will assist in identifying what corporate markets should be sold to franchisees.

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With international growth, master franchising usually fails

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2019

A Mizuho analyst finds the vast majority of master franchising commitments go unfulfilled, and 40% fail altogether, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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The Shaq deal is a slam dunk for Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2019

Adding the well-liked personality to the board and its marketing gives the chain positive buzz for the first time in a while, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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