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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Federal regulators examine franchise rules amid debate on their effectiveness

As the Federal Trade Commission begins what could be a long process to change its franchise regulations, considerable differences exist in what changes should be made.

Financing

Why a big Burger King franchisee’s sales slowed in October

The CEO of Carrols Restaurant Group suggested consumers ran out of stimulus checks, suggesting that economic problems are taking root, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Inside Wendy’s ghost kitchen strategy

The burger chain inked a deal with Reef Kitchens to expand in Canada, and has multiple models in the U.S.

Financing

Why things could get worse for restaurants before they get better

With no stimulus and a raging virus, a vaccine could come too late to help some restaurants, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Jack in the Box settles its dispute with franchisees

The National Jack in the Box Franchisee Association won some concessions from the franchisor as they settle a nearly two-year-old lawsuit.

Marketing

McDonald’s wants to raise its marketing game

The burger giant is getting more aggressive, and activist, as it seeks to raise its game in the intensifying battle for fast-food customers.

Financing

Wendy’s is taking breakfast share, but not from McDonald’s

The burger chain has seen a sustained level of sales in the morning, likely at the expense of Taco Bell and Burger King, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Steve Easterbrook wants to be dropped from McDonald’s discrimination lawsuit

The chain’s former CEO derides a lawsuit by two Black executives as a “kitchen-sink-style” complaint that aims to “sensationalize” the case.

Food

Pizza Hut will start selling plant-based meat pizzas

Two pizzas made with Beyond Meat will be available for a limited time.

Financing

Inside McDonald's digitally-focused future

The company is doubling down on delivery and drive-thru innovation, potentially changing how customers interact with its restaurants.

Technology

Will higher menu prices thwart third-party delivery?

RB editors discuss whether raising prices on delivery orders will turn away customers and hurt the service's growth.

Financing

McDonald's plots plant-based products as part of a new growth strategy

The company is planning a new loyalty program, stronger marketing and more chicken products as part of a broad, global growth plan presented Monday.

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