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Jonathan Maze

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Labor groups nominate 3 to the Starbucks board

The Strategic Organizing Center, a coalition of labor groups, is targeting the coffee giant’s board, arguing that the company’s fight against unions hurts the brand.

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The FTC is apparently investigating the Subway sale

The federal agency has opened an investigation into the $9.6 billion sale of the sandwich giant to Roark Capital, according to Politico.

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Retailers are bracing for a tough few months. Restaurateurs should heed the warning

The Bottom Line: Large retailers are concerned about a softening consumer and already see evidence that is happening. But restaurant executives seem far more optimistic.

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Why Steak & Ale is making a comeback, 15 years after shutting down

A Deeper Dive: Paul Mangiamele, the owner of Legendary Restaurant Brands, explains his decision to bring the casual dining chain back so long after it filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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Third-party delivery alters the pizza landscape

The Bottom Line: Major pizza chains, notably Domino’s, have lost some valuable customers to companies like DoorDash.

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Expect more restaurant acquisitions in 2024

After two slow years, activity is beginning to pick up. But there is a “flight to quality” as buyers, and bankers, look for sustainable performance.

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McDonald's is acquiring a bigger stake in its China business

The burger giant will own 48% of McDonald’s China after agreeing to acquire a stake owned by Carlyle.

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For all their challenges, restaurant operators remain optimistic

The Bottom Line: Two-thirds of franchisees told TD Bank that they are optimistic about the future of the restaurant industry and more than half expect higher traffic next year.

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Fast-food chain customers are getting sticker shock

Limited-service prices continue to rise faster than inflation and are up 30% since 2019. That has more customers thinking their fast-food visit isn’t worth it.

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Remodels are a source of sales, and tension, in franchise systems

The Bottom Line: Remodel requirements can be vital for brands to generate sales. But they can create financial problems for franchisees when not done right.

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Welcome to a tough new normal

The Bottom Line: Attendees and speakers painted an anxious picture of the operating environment at the Restaurant Finance and Development Conference. Here’s why that might be here for a while.

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Remodels, a pandemic and Brazil led to the bankruptcy of a Wendy's franchisee

Starboard Group, the Wendy’s franchisee that sought debt protection this week, said a number of factors converged that led to the filing, including a failed Brazilian joint venture.

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