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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Leadership

J. Alexander’s names Mark Parkey CEO

Jessica Hagler was named CFO as the company’s longtime CEO Lonnie Stout becomes executive chairman.

Financing

Should Darden buy BJ’s?

The casual-dining operator plans to make more acquisitions, says RB’s The Bottom Line. One analyst says BJ’s Restaurants would make a good target.

Workforce

McDonald’s starts a push for gender balance

The company’s new strategy aims to improve gender equality in career advancement.

Financing

Restaurants added just 1,600 jobs last month

A bad winter likely chilled job growth and put an end to the strong recent run of industry expansion, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Black Box: Cold February puts industry’s turnaround on ice

Traffic plummeted as a cold and snowy winter hit much of the country.

Financing

How the polar vortex chilled restaurant sales

A look at Technomic data in the Chicago market shows how much the frigid weather hurt traffic.

Financing

Can Papa John’s move on now?

The departure of John Schnatter from its board removes a distraction, but it could put more pressure on management to turn things around, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Staci Rawls named chief communications officer at KFC U.S.

She will oversee public affairs and internal and external communications for the brand domestically.

Financing

John Schnatter to leave the Papa John’s board

The company and its estranged founder have reached an agreement that paves the way for his replacement as a director.

Marketing

KFC is crowdfunding its next marketing idea

A chicken bucket hot tub? A "smart cane" remote? The chain is asking supporters to back its newest marketing gimmick.

Financing

Sales challenges take root at Freshii

The healthy fast-casual chain’s stock has lost 80% of its value since its 2017 IPO, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Chipotle doubles down on its Lifestyle Bowls

The chain has added a vegan and a vegetarian bowl to its line of diet-friendly options.