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Jonathan Maze

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Why so many big-chain CEOs are out

In the latest edition of "A Deeper Dive," Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo discuss the spate of big-time chains changing chief executives.

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As store closures mount, Subway tries keeping them open

The company has started requiring operators go to a committee rather than close their stores as it seeks to stem a decline in unit count.

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Among McDonald’s franchisees, cautious optimism with a dose of discontent

Operators like what they’ve seen from new U.S. boss Joe Erlinger so far, says RB’s The Bottom Line, but many remain frustrated by the past few years.

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Black Box: Sales still flat, traffic still falling

But the industry’s same-store sales have stabilized in recent months.

Operations

McDonald’s buys some renewable energy

The company is making an investment in solar and wind power as it works to reduce its carbon footprint.

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Should pizza chains work with third-party delivery?

RB’s The Bottom Line examines the vastly different strategies deployed by Domino’s Pizza and Papa John’s.

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A discounting mistake cost a big Burger King operator $8M last quarter

Carrols Restaurant Group accidentally gave customers a bigger discount than they expected, hurting the operator’s sales and profits.

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Short drivers, Papa John’s embraces third-party delivery

The company has deals with three major providers as it works to offset a major driver shortage and says it is happy with the service’s profitability.

Leadership

McDonald’s adjusts to its new leadership

New CEO Chris Kempczinski and Chairman Enrique Hernandez held a town hall meeting with employees Wednesday while the new U.S. leader meets with franchisees.

Leadership

A lot of big-name CEOs have left lately

CEOs as a rule don’t stick around in their jobs for long, but the amount of turnover in the restaurant business of late has been unusual.

Financing

Todd Penegor has big plans for Wendy’s

The CEO of the burger brand joins "A Deeper Dive" to discuss the chain’s breakfast and international expansions.

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Outback’s owner puts itself up for sale

Bloomin' Brands said its stock price doesn’t reflect its performance and that it is exploring strategic alternatives, sending shares soaring.

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