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Jonathan Maze

Executive Editor

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Struggling Red Robin swallows a poison pill

The casual-dining chain is girding itself for a battle with activist investor Vintage Capital, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Why grocers are pushing into prepared food

Winsight Grocery Business Executive Editor Jon Springer joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk share of stomach.

Financing

Pei Wei sold to Leeann Chin owner

Lorne Goldberg, who also owns Pick Up Stix and Mandarin Express, buys another Asian-focused concept.

Food

Subway is testing subs made with King's Hawaiian bread

The chain becomes the latest fast-food brand to use the popular bread to generate consumer excitement.

Financing

Is private equity bad for franchising?

Investors’ growth-at-all-costs demands can lead to bad decisions, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

J. Alexander’s questions the seriousness of the Ancora offer

The casual-dining company “doubts” that the acquisition proposal was “bona fide.”

Leadership

Jay Johns named IHOP president

He will take over for Darren Rebelez, who is leaving “to pursue another opportunity.”

Financing

Chipotle stock takes a hit

The Mexican chain is off more than 11% in recent weeks amid tariff threats, putting at least a temporary halt on a strong run this year.

Financing

Snubbed investor steps up its fight against J. Alexander’s

Ancora Advisors, which made an offer to buy the company in April, is urging shareholders to vote against board members, kicking off a proxy fight.

Marketing

McDonald’s will accept foreign currency for its international menu

The company says it will accept any amount on Thursday afternoon to celebrate the debut of its Worldwide Favorites Menu.

Operations

Is the world ready for Taco Bell?

The Mexican QSR, a hot concept in the U.S., has been slow to expand internationally. That’s beginning to change, and here’s why.

Financing

More delivery does not mean fewer locations

If anything, growth in takeout could pressure concepts to build more units, says RB’s The Bottom Line.