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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Short drivers, Papa John’s embraces third-party delivery

The company has deals with three major providers as it works to offset a major driver shortage and says it is happy with the service’s profitability.

Leadership

McDonald’s adjusts to its new leadership

New CEO Chris Kempczinski and Chairman Enrique Hernandez held a town hall meeting with employees Wednesday while the new U.S. leader meets with franchisees.

Leadership

A lot of big-name CEOs have left lately

CEOs as a rule don’t stick around in their jobs for long, but the amount of turnover in the restaurant business of late has been unusual.

Financing

Todd Penegor has big plans for Wendy’s

The CEO of the burger brand joins "A Deeper Dive" to discuss the chain’s breakfast and international expansions.

Financing

Outback’s owner puts itself up for sale

Bloomin' Brands said its stock price doesn’t reflect its performance and that it is exploring strategic alternatives, sending shares soaring.

Leadership

Papa John’s overhauls its management team

Max Wetzel was named chief commercial and marketing officer, and several executives, including CFO Joe Smith, will leave the company.

Financing

Sardar Biglari demands documents from Cracker Barrel

The activist investor wants records related to Cracker Barrel's purchase of Maple Street Biscuit Co. and its investment in Punch Bowl Social, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

A look at the new president of McDonald’s USA

In Joe Erlinger, the company’s U.S. business gets an experienced operations executive known for working with franchisees.

Financing

Restaurant industry projected to grow 50% over the next decade

The National Restaurant Association expects the industry will hit $1.2 trillion in sales by 2030 as its reach broadens.

Marketing

For Popeyes, chicken sandwich lightning strikes twice

The chain’s reintroduction of the popular item generated more long lines and customer waits.

Financing

McDonald’s takes a different route for its new CEO

Chris Kempczinski’s rapid rise to the top job highlights how much the world’s biggest restaurant company has changed, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Another C-level executive leaves McDonald’s

Chief People Officer David Fairhurst “departed” the company Monday, one day after CEO Steve Easterbrook was fired. He’s the fourth top executive to leave in recent weeks.

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