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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Restaurant sales improve, but signs of weakness abound

Investment in the industry is up, along with same-store sales, but bankruptcies and store closures are more common. RB’s The Bottom Line tries to make sense of it.

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Blaze Pizza guns for Domino's

The chain, which has been testing larger pies, will soon compete more directly with legacy pizza concepts, and its co-founder is “thrilled,” says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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What to do when big franchisees fail

Pizza Hut, Wendy’s and Perkins all face challenges with struggling operators, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How Blaze Pizza’s founders figured it out

Rick Wetzel joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about raising funds for expansion, LeBron James and taking on Domino’s.

Leadership

Saladworks names Kelly Roddy CEO

The industry veteran vows to put the “on-trend” brand’s growth into high gear, and quickly.

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Del Taco is considering a sale

The company is reportedly getting interest from both private-equity firms and strategic buyers.

Marketing

McDonald’s, in need of a morning jolt, is giving away coffee

The fast-food giant is debuting its new-look McCafe this week with a pay-it-forward promotion.

Marketing

Popeyes has already won the sandwich war

A Twitter battle involving several competitors gave the chain tons of free publicity for a new product that is vital to its future.

Financing

Buffalo Wild Wings’ former activist takes a hit

Marcato Capital, which won a high-profile battle against the chicken wing chain, has reportedly seen its assets plunge, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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3G Capital is making a bet on Potbelly

The private-equity firm has been buying up stock in the sandwich chain. Exactly why is uncertain.

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Mendocino Farms rolls with the changes

The fast-casual sandwich chain is taking its offerings outside of California while evolving to meet the needs of changing consumers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How HMSHost works to get it right inside airports

This week’s edition of "A Deeper Dive" features Steve Johnson, CEO of the massive airport operator.

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