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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

The Papa John's that John Schnatter built

The company’s founder has continued to criticize the company’s performance after his departure, but RB’s The Bottom Line says the problems began well before.

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Moody's says the restaurant industry's outlook has improved

The bond rating service said the industry’s outlook has stabilized as business conditions have improved.

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Pizza Hut wants its say in who buys NPC International restaurants

The franchisor is making its rights known in the sale process of the franchisee’s 900-plus Pizza Hut locations.

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Winter is coming: What’s in store for restaurants as cold air hits

A third wave of the pandemic is here, which could lead to more restrictions and consumer pullback. But spending trends could help, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Why the fast-food dining room could be a thing of the past

Burger King, Starbucks and Del Taco are either planning or building seatless restaurants. Other chains could follow.

Leadership

Wendy’s hires former Domino’s executive for tech post

Kevin Vasconi was named the burger chain’s chief information officer.

Marketing

Taco Bell brings back its Steal a Base, Steal a Taco promotion

The chain is bringing back its World Series promotion for the ninth year, and this time the company is bringing its app in on the game.

Financing

Del Taco finds fewer seats equals greater profits

The Mexican fast-food chain has largely recovered, even as its dining rooms remain closed, and its profits are up.

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For I Heart Mac & Cheese, growth isn’t what it appears

The chain is selling units all over the country to new franchisees, but some of its early operators struggled and are filing lawsuits.

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It may be a while before business travel, and spending, comes back

United Airlines doesn’t expect business demand to return to normal until 2024. That could be a problem for many restaurants, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Workforce

Starbucks promises a more diverse corporate workforce

The coffee giant will tie executive pay to diversity targets and says that 30% of its corporate staff at all levels will come from diverse groups.

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Why franchise regulations are due for a makeover

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Robert Purvin, an expert on franchising and franchise relations, talking about the risks to franchisees.

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