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What Bill Ackman sees in Starbucks

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 15, 2018

The activist investor believes the company’s stock price could double over three years, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Who could buy Papa John’s?

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2018

An analyst mentioned a few potential candidates, and RB’s The Bottom Line examines them, and what a buyer would have to do.

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McDonald’s franchisees seek a 'positive' impact

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2018

Operators at a meeting this week voted a “resounding yes” to forming an independent franchisee association.

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Papa John’s restructures management

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2018

Mike Nettles was promoted to chief operating and growth officer, among other changes.

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Franchisee tensions bubble to the surface

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2018

McDonald’s and Jack in the Box show operators’ growing discontent amid weak sales and high costs, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Black Box: 3Q same-store sales best in 3 years

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2018

But restaurants continue to lose customers as traffic declined yet again.

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McDonald’s operators consider a franchisee association

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 10, 2018

Operators are meeting to discuss a potential independent group, which would be a first for the chain.

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What’s the difference between sharks and most PE investors? About 3 teeth

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 10, 2018

Yeah, there are some good ones. It’s the others that have changed the game—and tarnished the industry’s image in the process.

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Why private equity is good for the restaurant business

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 10, 2018

The investors have helped push the industry in a positive direction, even if they have some ruthless traits, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Jack in the Box franchisees want the company to replace its CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 09, 2018

The Jack in the Box Franchisee Association passed a “no confidence” vote in management and wants to replace Lenny Comma.

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