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Jonathan Maze

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Leadership

Papa John’s taps Amanda Clark to head development

The Louisville, Ky.-based chain named the former Taco Bell executive chief development officer.

Financing

White Castle had a really big Valentine’s Day

A record 30,000 customers made reservations for the evening, when the fast-food chain becomes a high-end destination.

Financing

Checkers & Rally’s names Frances Allen CEO

The longtime industry executive takes over for Rick Silva, who has left the company after 13 years.

Financing

Noodles & Co. gets an activist

Tenzing Global Management bought up 5% of the fast-casual chain’s stock and plans to push changes, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Papa Murphy’s owner delays earnings over an employee’s allegations

MTY Group said it needs time to address complaints made by a whistleblower, which it deemed “frivolous.”

Financing

Can defranchising save TGI Fridays?

The company believes buying up franchisee restaurants will improve performance, but there are steep risks, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Citizens Financial Group to acquire Trinity Capital

The acquisition will combine a major lender to restaurants with an investment bank that has closed more than 500 deals in the industry.

Financing

Muscle Maker Grill prices its IPO

The struggling fast-casual chain expects to raise $7.7 million in its offering.

Financing

Nathan’s wants to be famous for more than hot dogs

The company is upgrading its menu and its design as it looks to turn around its restaurant chain’s fortunes.

Financing

Burgerim loses franchise registration in more states

Washington has revoked the chain’s right to sell franchises, and Maryland issued a stop order, while Yelp issued a warning on its ratings.

Financing

Coronavirus hits China restaurants hard

Yum Brands, Starbucks, McDonald’s and others have had to close stores in a country many see as a major source of growth.

Financing

How Just Salad finds people to keep growing

Nick Kenner, founder of the 50-unit salad chain, joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the chain’s growth challenges.

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