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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Jack in the Box takes some big steps toward growth

The quick-service burger chain shrunk last quarter. But it has more commitments for new units from franchisees than at any time in its history.

Leadership

Firehouse Subs names Mike Hancock COO

The brand’s first new c-level executive in a decade comes from Tim Hortons and will oversee operations and technology

Financing

3 things to think about Subway’s 2021

The Bottom Line: The company’s sales announcement this week provided an incomplete picture of its performance. But that doesn’t mean we can’t draw some conclusions.

Financing

How Portillo’s is handling life as a public company

A Deeper Dive: Michael Osanloo, CEO of the hot dog and Italian beef chain, joins the podcast to discuss labor, the chain’s drive-thru-only plans and keeping the focus on the long term.

Financing

Krispy Kreme takes delivery-only shops to the U.S.

The doughnut chain is planning to open what it calls “dark shops” for delivery orders to the U.S. and Mexico this year after testing the idea in the U.K.

Financing

The federal investigation into Andy Wiederhorn raises some old questions

The Bottom Line: The Fat Brands founder and CEO is under a federal investigation over spending charged to the company. It comes 16 years after he was released from prison on a felony conviction.

Leadership

Big Burger King franchisee Carrols names Paulo Pena CEO

The former McDonald’s executive will take over for Dan Accordino, who is retiring after a 50-year career.

Financing

Subway’s unit volumes hit an 8-year high in 2021

The sandwich giant’s average unit volumes were their highest since 2014 and same-store sales were flat compared with 2019. But hundreds of stores are still closing.

Financing

Fat Brands says its CEO is under investigation

The owner of Fatburger and Johnny Rockets says the SEC is looking into loans made to Andy Wiederhorn and his family.

Financing

McDonald’s pushes back against Carl Icahn

The investor has ignited a proxy fight against the burger giant over the treatment of pigs. But the company is wondering why Icahn isn’t making the same recommendation to a pork supply business he owns.

Financing

How Burger King plans to improve franchisees’ profits

The Bottom Line: Recent sales weakness along with cost increases have taken a bite out of profitability. The company says it is working to get them back.

Financing

Mountain Mike’s is ready for its new era

The pizza chain’s co-CEOs got into the business for the long-term. After buying out their private equity sponsor, they’re ready to speed the chain’s growth.

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