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Leadership

Subway names Mike Kappitt chief operating and insights officer

The former Carrabba’s Italian Grill president will focus on digital, analytics and insights.

Food

McDonald’s to start selling Big Macs with 4 patties

The chain is debuting its Double Big Mac, with four patties, and its Little Mac, with just one.

Financing

Raising Cane’s wants to make its managing partners millionaires

The chicken finger chain is upgrading its managing partner program with upgraded compensation and long-term benefits.

Financing

Restaurant stock prices get hammered in another market rout

Stocks plunged amid an oil price war and coronavirus fears, continuing a two-week run of high volatility.

Financing

As stock prices tumble, restaurant CEOs start buying

CEOs of Papa John’s and Brinker International are among those who have bought stock since Wall Street’s coronavirus-related selloff began in February, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

McDonald’s cancels its worldwide convention over coronavirus

The company reminded operators to increase the frequency of sanitizing surfaces and has created a team to develop contingency plans for its U.S. locations.

Financing

Taco Bell taking its Cantina concept to the next level

The Mexican fast-food chain is expanding the urban concept to feature locations with gaming lounges and upgraded digital experiences.

Financing

US Foods to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores

The $970 million deal gives the broadline distributor a growing cash-and-carry channel aimed at independents.

Financing

Brian Niccol named Chipotle chairman as Steve Ells steps down

The company’s founder had been the chain’s executive chairman and called Niccol “the right person to lead Chipotle.”

Financing

Starbucks says the China coronavirus outbreak will cost it up to $430M

Same-store sales in the country fell 78% in February, though 90% of stores are now open, and sales are improving as life slowly returns to normal.

Leadership

Jimmy John’s names Darin Dugan chief marketing officer

The former Sonic marketing executive has held several leadership positions with Applebee’s and Kraft.

Financing

Subway plans a $5 menu to boost traffic

The value menu would include a variety of items, including some Footlong subs, and comes amid a massive set of changes at the sandwich giant.

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