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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

McDonald’s operators say remodels are a financial risk

Franchisees say that as much as 40% of the system would not qualify for lease renewal if sales don’t grow as projected.

Marketing

Papa John’s introduces new loyalty program

The pizza chain says Papa Rewards will give out points faster than before.

Financing

Should Del Frisco’s get sold?

The company's stock is at a low point, which could be a challenge for the company as activists push a sale, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

John Schnatter hires a financial adviser on Papa John’s

The adviser will review the company’s financial prospects.

Financing

Inspire Brands completes its purchase of Sonic

Inspire now operates brands that generate more than $12 billion in annual system sales.

Financing

Black Box: Thanksgiving and takeout helped chain restaurants in November

Same-store sales rose for the sixth straight month, but traffic is still a problem.

Financing

Why the franchisor-franchisee relationship is worsening

This week’s edition of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," explores the growing tension between franchisors and their franchisees.

Financing

Would Yum buy a 4th brand?

The QSR operator expects to make more specific deals, such as its purchase of QuikOrder, and won’t rule out a brand acquisition, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Big franchisee Flynn Restaurant Group buys 368 Arby’s units

The purchase of US Beef Corp. gives the Applebee’s operator its fourth brand and more than 1,200 locations.

Financing

Pizza Hut U.S. buys an online ordering service

The company is acquiring QuikOrder in a bid to improve its online ordering capabilities.

Financing

What happens when the economy slows?

Stocks fell Tuesday amid economic concerns, which only adds to potential problems facing restaurants, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Fatburger owner acquires Yalla Mediterranean

Fat Brands adds its seventh brand with the purchase of the seven-unit chain.