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Jonathan Maze

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Marketing

McDonald’s newest collaboration is with Mariah Carey

The musician whose “All I Want for Christmas is You” has become a holiday staple is helping to market “12 Days of Deals” in December.

Financing

Why casual-dining chains may be a good investment bet

The Bottom Line: Valuations for fast-food restaurants have taken off this year. But more lenders, and some operators, believe the future is good for full service.

Financing

Menu price inflation hit a record in October

Prices at limited-service restaurants have risen 7.1% over the past year, while full-service prices are up 5.9%.

Financing

How Andy Wiederhorn plans to pay for all his new chains

A Deeper Dive: The CEO of Fat Brands, fresh off its latest announced deal, explains how his company is integrating $900 million worth of acquisitions in 14 months.

Financing

Wendy’s sales rise, thanks to digital and breakfast

But the company said that “macroeconomic challenges” kept sales from meeting its expectations.

Financing

At Krispy Kreme, high commodity and labor costs hit margins

The doughnut chain raised prices in September, for the second time this year, to offset its higher costs.

Technology

Inspire Brands opens its new delivery and takeout kitchen

Alliance Kitchen offers items from Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Jimmy John’s, Arby’s and Rusty Taco and is designed to save on labor and equipment costs.

Financing

Here are some tips for a good real estate strategy

Companies need to make real estate a top priority and develop a strategy that suits their needs. And pay attention to the details.

Financing

GJ Hart believes restaurants got a ‘wake-up call’ on labor

The now-former CEO of Torchy’s Tacos says brands that make a “genuine investment” in people will win in the long term.

Financing

Former FDA commissioner believes the pandemic is easing

Dr. Scott Gottlieb believes cases should decline after the holidays. He also said the Biden Administration’s employer vaccine mandate is unnecessary.

Financing

KFC is making sweaters for its buckets

The company is giving away “Finger Lickin’ Chicken Mitten Bucket Huggers” to customers who buy buckets of chicken Tuesday through Thursday.

Leadership

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski apologizes for his text to Chicago's mayor

“Those comments were wrong,” he said in a video to the system amid a furor over the message, which appeared to blame parents for shooting deaths of two kids. He said he hoped to speak with the victims' parents.

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