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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Pizza Hut plans to close hundreds of U.S. units

The brand will quickly replace the restaurants with takeout and delivery locations as it accelerates its shift away from dine-in.

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IPic Entertainment warns of a possible bankruptcy

The movie theater-restaurant chain said it did not have enough cash to make an interest payment and is considering Chapter 11.

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Grubhub’s CEO defends his company

Matt Maloney also accused competitors of “price gouging” as he defended his company against complaints of false charges and cybersquatting, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Impossible Foods reaches manufacturing deal with OSI

The famed McDonald’s supplier will provide the plant-based meat maker with additional capacity to meet demand.

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What to make of a flurry of restaurant acquisitions

On this episode of "A Deeper Dive," RB’s Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo discuss what has been a busy summer season for restaurant M&A.

Leadership

Mendocino Farms names Kevin Miles CEO

The former Zoes Kitchen chief executive takes over as the chain starts expanding into new markets.

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How Beyond Meat is taking hold at Del Taco

The chain’s Beyond Tacos proved popular but haven’t helped it generate transaction growth or prevent a July sales slowdown.

Food

Taco Bell says it plans to reduce antibiotics in beef supply

The company became the latest to commit to a reduction in the use of antibiotics important to human health in its beef.

Financing

For big chains, digital is the future

Chipotle, Starbucks and McDonald’s were all able to build sales with their digital efforts, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company’s merger deal collapses

Parent company CEC Entertainment is no longer going public, at least for now, after reverse merger with Leo Holdings is terminated.

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McDonald’s has slashed its drive-thru service times

The company’s efforts to hold competitions, add technology and simplify the menu has already cut 15 seconds off its service times through the window.

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Remodels push McDonald’s sales higher

The company’s 5.7% U.S. same-store sales growth was its highest since 2015 as the company’s strategies bear fruit. But guest counts are still falling.

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