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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Jack in the Box franchisees sue the company

The franchisee association is suing the franchisor over the company's marketing fund and its remodels.

Leadership

Your Pie names Dave McDougall COO

The former Back Yard Burgers CEO joins the fast-casual pizza chain to oversee operations and marketing.

Financing

Bar and grill chains are still struggling

Despite improvement at Applebee’s and BJ’s, demand at varied menu chains remains weak, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Thomas Fitzgerald named Potbelly CFO

Julie Younglove-Webb was also named chief restaurant operations officer.

Financing

This has been a big year for restaurant acquisitions

Several chains have been sold this year, and others are on the block. Here’s a look at some of the most notable deals.

Financing

Franchisee revolts threaten the asset-light model

Tension at Jack in the Box, McDonald’s and others show the model’s limitations, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Jack in the Box stock surges on sale report

Reuters reported that the company is exploring strategic alternatives.

Technology

Eatsa takes its technology to other concepts

Demand for the company’s kiosk-based model has soared as takeout and delivery grow more popular.

Financing

How robots will change the restaurant business

RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," explores the influx of technology in restaurants, with Results Thru Strategy’s Fred LeFranc.

Financing

Breakwater Management invests nearly $20.9M in The Madera Group

The investment will help the company expand Tocaya Organica and Toca Madera.

Leadership

Becky Mulligan named CEO of The Little Beet

The former Starbucks executive is tasked with expanding the chain nationwide.

Financing

A Papa John's sale is no slam dunk

A report suggests bidders are backing off a complete purchase, which sent the company’s stock sinking, says RB’s The Bottom Line.