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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Tilman Fertitta wants to back out of his SPAC merger

Fertitta Entertainment, including Landry’s, has notified Fast Acquisition of its intent to terminate the deal. But the blank check company is pushing back.

Food

KFC finally cracks the sandwich code

The chain’s new sandwich and fries have given the company a big lift this year. But it’s been helped along by its buckets.

Food

Introducing RB’s new menu trends columnist, Nancy Kruse

From the Editor: Subscribers will get access to the menu maven's State of the Plate column every month as part of our broadening menu coverage.

Financing

Burger King hopes speed can hasten its turnaround

The fast-food burger chain has also increased its field staff to improve operations as it works to close the gap with its competitors.

Financing

Can a salad chain become the next big thing in the restaurant business?

A Deeper Dive: Nancy Kruse, the new menu trends columnist for Restaurant Business, joins the podcast this week to discuss whether Sweetgreen can find enough salad demand to grow big.

Financing

Byron Allen’s lawsuit against McDonald’s is dismissed

The judge said that the owner of the Weather Channel did not provide sufficient evidence to back his claims. But he can come back with more details.

Financing

Fed chairman: Omicron variant could push inflation pressures ‘well into next year’

The combination of more inflation concerns and the variant sent restaurant stocks tumbling once again on Tuesday.

Financing

Subway makes another big international deal

The sandwich giant has an agreement to expand more rapidly in Saudi Arabia. It’s the chain’s third major international deal in recent months.

Leadership

Doug Thompson retires as Texas Roadhouse COO

The longtime company employee had been in the position for three years. The retirement is effective “immediately.”

Financing

Steak chains are winning the restaurant recovery

The Bottom Line: Higher prices and demand for celebrations have taken steak chains to new heights. A look at the winners and losers from Q3.

Leadership

José Cil makes his mark

The CEO of Restaurant Brands International has leveraged a lifetime of relationships to boost his company and become the 2021 Restaurant Leader of the Year.

Financing

Investors hit casual dining stocks amid concerns about the omicron variant

Shares of restaurant companies fell further Monday even as Wall Street recovered from its Friday selloff.

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