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Financing

Pie Five hopes a new prototype restarts its growth

The chain, which closed another five units last quarter, is about to open a new, cheaper “Goldilocks” prototype.

Leadership

McDonald’s Chief Restaurant Officer Doug Goare to retire

The company is also reshuffling its business organization to oversee a more franchised business.

The company's Pizza Portal works with the chain’s mobile app for pickup orders.

Challenges have hit onetime growth chains such as Taylor Gourmet, LYFE Kitchen and Noon Mediterranean, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Heavy hiring by retailers is a good sign, but it could also stress an already tight labor pool, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Overseer of the state's pension fund, a major shareholder, says the burger chain isn’t following rivals’ lead on chicken treatment.

Also, JAB probably won’t buy Starbucks, and Papa John’s looks at a new logo, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The QSR chain is highlighting its international growth with events worldwide on National Taco Day, Oct. 4.

The multi-brand franchisee and brand operator promotes the company’s cofounder.

In this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," Pincho Factory CEO Jayson Tipp and RB Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo talk about labor challenges.

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