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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Leadership

John Dunion named COO of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s

CKE Restaurants is combining its operations and supply chain management under the 25-year veteran amid other management changes.

Technology

Wendy’s is bringing Google into its restaurants

The burger chain is working with Google Cloud to help create new dining experiences for its customers.

Financing

The flurry of IPOs is apparently driving up valuations

The CEO of Papa Murphy’s owner said larger companies are asking for higher prices, but smaller company valuations are “more reasonable,” says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s owner has some labor problems

MTY Global says it is delaying openings and closing some restaurants during the week because it cannot find enough workers.

Financing

The year (so far) in strategic restaurant acquisitions

Led by multiple deals from Fat Brands and from BBQ Holdings, concept collectors have been busy this year.

Financing

BurgerFi to buy Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza for $161.3M

Ian Baines will become the CEO of BurgerFi once the deal is closed while the private equity firm L Catterton will become one of its largest shareholders.

Marketing

McDonald’s will give teachers free breakfast next week

The company’s latest “Thank You Meal” promotion will give away breakfast meals to educators next Monday through Friday.

Financing

Franchise growth thrives despite labor and supply chain concerns

Companies continue to sign aggressive development deals even as many restaurants can’t find workers and supplies.

Financing

When will urban markets come back?

People are moving back to New York City. But not necessarily its offices, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Financing

Old Country Buffet did not die from the pandemic

Nor did it die from simply being a buffet brand. That and other concepts run by the bankrupt Fresh Acquisitions have been dying for years. The pandemic was the last nail in the coffin, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Why the FTC may take a harder look at franchising

Franchise attorney Eric Karp and franchisee advocate Keith Miller join the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about their request for the agency to investigate franchising.

Leadership

Pizza Hut names David Graves U.S. president

He will take over for Kevin Hochman, who had been interim president while also heading KFC in the U.S.

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