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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Inspire Brands names Kate Jaspon CFO

The Dunkin’ Brands finance chief will take over for David Pipes, who is retiring after a 40-year career.

Financing

McDonald’s CEO expects dine-in to come back, but it could take a while

Chris Kempczinski is not dismissing the prospects of a comeback of its dining rooms, but he also acknowledges that takeout will dominate for a while.

Financing

How Jollibee plans to take over the U.S.

Maribeth Dela Cruz, president of Jollibee North America, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about the chain’s plan to grow in the U.S.

Marketing

Wendy’s expands its deal with Rick and Morty

The burger chain says it has expanded its tie to the popular Cartoon Network program to include special beverage concoctions like a pickle-flavored Frosty.

Financing

Dutch Bros Coffee says it is going public

The coffee chain said that it has confidentially filed documents for an initial public offering, the second restaurant chain to do so this year.

Leadership

Starbucks names John Culver COO

The longtime company veteran takes over for Roz Brewer, who is now the CEO of Walgreen’s. Michael Conway will take over as president of international.

Financing

Consumers are back to spending more at restaurants than at grocers

The industry made a complete recovery from the pandemic, according to the latest retail sales data, but some of it is coming from prices, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Bojangles is making a big move into Texas

The regional chicken chain will be opening locations in Houston and Dallas as part of a major move into the Lone Star State.

Technology

Will virtual brands stick around?

Editors’ Roundtable: Delivery-only concepts are appearing faster than we can write about them. RB’s editors discuss whether this concept is here to stay.

Financing

Washington Prime Group, a big mall owner, declares bankruptcy

The owner of 102 shopping centers is restructuring its debt load after the pandemic kept restaurants and retailers from paying their leases.

Financing

McDonald’s acknowledges a data breach in Asia

The company said it quickly closed access after some customer data in Korea and Taiwan was compromised.

Financing

Starbucks could name a sports stadium

The coffee giant has applied to register its name as a trademark for an athletic facility, prompting speculation it could join the list of restaurants putting their names on arenas.

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