Jonathan Maze

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Papa John’s overhauls its management team

Max Wetzel was named chief commercial and marketing officer, and several executives, including CFO Joe Smith, will leave the company.

Financing

Sardar Biglari demands documents from Cracker Barrel

The activist investor wants records related to Cracker Barrel's purchase of Maple Street Biscuit Co. and its investment in Punch Bowl Social, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

A look at the new president of McDonald’s USA

In Joe Erlinger, the company’s U.S. business gets an experienced operations executive known for working with franchisees.

Financing

Restaurant industry projected to grow 50% over the next decade

The National Restaurant Association expects the industry will hit $1.2 trillion in sales by 2030 as its reach broadens.

Marketing

For Popeyes, chicken sandwich lightning strikes twice

The chain’s reintroduction of the popular item generated more long lines and customer waits.

Financing

McDonald’s takes a different route for its new CEO

Chris Kempczinski’s rapid rise to the top job highlights how much the world’s biggest restaurant company has changed, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Another C-level executive leaves McDonald’s

Chief People Officer David Fairhurst “departed” the company Monday, one day after CEO Steve Easterbrook was fired. He’s the fourth top executive to leave in recent weeks.

Leadership