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Technology

Jimmy John’s pushes back against third-party delivery

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 07, 2019

The delivery pioneer vows to “never” use third-party services even as competitors increasingly expand their use.

Financing

Why merger mania has hit the restaurant industry

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2019

In this episode of "A Deeper Dive," a trio of experts from investment banking firm PJ Solomon discuss why restaurants are consolidating so much.

Financing

Chipotle stock soars as digital sales boost results

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2019

The company is testing a mobile order drive-thru lane called “Chipotlane” as it works to keep building digital orders.

Financing

Pie Five closes more locations

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2019

But its sister chain Pizza Inn has now recorded eight straight quarters of same-store sales growth.

Financing

Papa John’s wants to bring its founder along for its comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2019

Speaking on CNBC, CEO Steve Ritchie said the chain hopes John Schnatter will benefit from its turnaround, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

KFC’s latest concoction: A Colonel Sanders bearskin rug

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 05, 2019

The chicken chain will let consumers win the rug in a Reddit creativity contest.

Financing

Papa John’s savior has a tough task

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 05, 2019

The company’s sales have worsened over the past 18 months, and things aren’t getting any easier, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Topgolf jumps aboard the esports bandwagon

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 05, 2019

The Dallas-based chain announced a partnership with Super League Gaming to bring events to its locations.

Financing

Starboard makes a $200M investment in Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 04, 2019

Jeff Smith was named chairman as the company got a cash infusion to pay off debt and invest behind its strategic initiatives.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s stock soars after sales, profits beat expectations

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 04, 2019

The company said its sales turned positive for the first time in 37 months.

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