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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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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.

Operations

Early COVID-19 vaccine test shows promise, sending restaurant stocks soaring

The drug company Pfizer says its vaccine is 90% effective in a large trial of patients, potentially signaling the beginning of the end of the pandemic.

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake closes another 13 locations

The burger chain has seen traffic and sales plunge during the pandemic as it continues pulling back on unit count.

Financing

Applebee’s franchisee Flynn Restaurant Group is bidding to buy NPC International

The giant operator, which also operates Arby’s, Panera Bread and Taco Bell, has an initial bid to buy the giant Wendy’s and Pizza Hut franchisee out of bankruptcy.

Topics

Restaurant jobs are gradually coming back

The industry added 192,000 jobs last month but remains 2 million off pre-pandemic levels.

Financing

Why third-party delivery worked for Papa John’s

The chain has seen its sales through aggregators triple this year, without the profit loss. RB’s The Bottom Line looks at why.

Financing

Franchisee Carrols may give up its right to buy Burger King units

The company is negotiating with the franchisor to reduce unit openings and remodels and expects to give up an exclusive right to buy existing restaurants that are up for sale.

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