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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Leadership

Sami Siddiqui named Popeyes president

He replaces Felipe Athayde, who is leaving the company to become the CEO of beauty salon company Regis.

Operations

From the editor: Introducing our newest podcast, RB Daily

The weekday podcast, from the editors of Restaurant Business, is a rundown of the day’s most important stories.

Marketing

McDonald’s reveals its multi-level deal with Travis Scott

The company will sell the rapper’s favorite meal for $6 starting next week. The sponsorship will also get into fashion and charitable efforts.

Leadership

Timeline: The McDonald’s-Steve Easterbrook dispute

A look at key moments in the CEO's tenure and the legal dispute with the company that emerged this summer.

Operations

A look inside Burger King’s new post-COVID restaurant design

The smaller restaurant has more drive-thru lanes, drive-in spots and pickup lockers.

Marketing

KFC is investing $6M to reduce inequality in its hometown

The chicken chain and parent company Yum Brands are making the investment in Black students, educators, entrepreneurs and “social change agents” in Louisville, Ky.

Financing

Why urban markets’ recovery could take a while

While suburban sites are thriving, urban sites have struggled during the pandemic, and the changes could be lasting, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Some restaurants push growth while others struggle to survive

This week’s RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features multi-unit restaurant attorney Dennis Monroe, discussing the industry’s divergent recovery.

Financing

Restaurant spending slows but remains positive

Spending is slowing in other areas, too, according to Facteus, potentially suggesting an impact from the loss of enhanced unemployment benefits.

Financing

Three big questions on McDonald’s war with Steve Easterbrook

RB’s The Bottom Line looks at some of the complexities of the emerging fight between the company and its former CEO, along with a top lieutenant.

Marketing

Subway’s kicks off its new ad campaign with Bill Belichick

Deion Sanders and the Watt brothers are also featured in the chain's "Footlong Season" campaign, its first as an NFL sponsor.

Food

Wendy’s brings back the pretzel bun

The chain’s new Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger is priced at $5.69 and features a pretzel bun and beer cheese.

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