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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Black former franchisees sue McDonald’s over discrimination

More than 50 former operators accused the chain of a longtime pattern of bias that drove many of them out of the system.

Leadership

McDonald’s blasts its former CEO in a new filing

The company said that Steve Easterbrook “abused the trust” of coworkers and others in lying about other relationships and destroying evidence.

Financing

Why 2021 could be a huge year for restaurant franchising

High unemployment, low rent and cheap financing could make it a big year for franchise sales. But there are risks for both the franchisor and the operators.

Financing

Why Chipotle’s stock price keeps soaring

Its regained financial model and a dearth of public growth chains have helped its valuation skyrocket during the recession, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

At Bruster’s, pandemic demand for ice cream is real

The chain has seen record same-store sales and unit volumes coming out of quarantine, as demand for treats soars.

Leadership

KFC U.S. names John Mays director of equity and inclusion

He will lead organizational changes and work to address equity throughout the system.

Financing

McDonald’s working with The Nature Conservancy, Target and Cargill on sustainable beef

The $8.5 million project will help Nebraska farmers mitigate the risk of climate change in the production of feed for beef cattle.

Marketing

Starbucks wants its customers and employees to vote

The coffee giant is taking steps to provide more information and resources on voting and will give workers time to vote.

Financing

Why Steak ‘n Shake’s service model change is a big risk

The company is selling real estate to fund a shift to a counter-service model. RB’s The Bottom Line examines why the company is taking this step.

Financing

Why the virtual brand gold rush may not be all it’s cracked up to be

Robert Byrne, director of consumer and industry insights at Technomic, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss one of the biggest trends in the restaurant industry.

Leadership

McDonald’s investigating whether former CEO covered others’ problems

The company said that Steve Easterbrook destroyed evidence of the extent of his behavior before his ouster last year.

Financing

Restaurants’ K-shaped recovery

The economy is headed in two directions, with some sectors recovering and others not. The same is true for restaurants, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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