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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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A look at Papa John’s $8M deal with Shaq

RB’s The Bottom Line looks at what it took Papa John’s to land NBA great Shaquille O’Neal as a director and spokesman.

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A lot of restaurant chains are for sale right now

Jack’s Family Restaurants and Restaurants Unlimited are both on the block, according to separate reports, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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A big franchisee’s financial challenges puts more pressure on Pizza Hut

NPC International, which also owns Wendy’s units, make the pizza chain’s turnaround more difficult, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Tyson adds its weight to the plant-based meat market

The company’s Raised & Rooted brand joins Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat in a booming market.

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Jack in the Box ordered to pay a former employee $15M

A former supervisor said she was terminated after she requested an accommodation for an on-the-job injury.

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Church’s Chicken is reportedly looking for a buyer

Private-equity firm FFL Partners could seek $350 million for the 1,500-unit chain.

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Chick-fil-A’s gay marriage controversy rises again

The chicken chain finds itself unable to break free from its CEO’s comments of seven years ago, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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How small restaurant chains can compete against the big guys

This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" features Cousins Subs CEO Christine Specht and franchising attorney Caroline Fichter.

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Why a plant-based McDonald’s burger is no slam dunk

Even as competitors push meat-free burgers, the product might not be ready for the giant’s domestic market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Amazon to shut down its restaurant delivery service

The online retailer opts to end Amazon Restaurants as the third-party delivery business continues to consolidate.

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Sweetgreen buys meal delivery service Galley Foods

The fast-casual chain’s acquisition will give it access to the company’s insight into delivery and high-volume production.

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Why the retail apocalypse is the main factor in restaurants’ traffic problems

The industry will have to adapt to a new reality with fewer shoppers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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