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Financing

John Schnatter plans to sell Papa John’s stock

The pizza chain’s founder has hired advisers to explore a sale of all or some of his shares.

Financing

Is McDonald’s pricing itself out of traffic?

As it becomes more expensive to eat at the fast-food chain, some customers could seek other options, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The company hopes to raise as much as $510 million and be valued at more than $4 billion in its upcoming offering.

The industry veteran had worked with KFC, Ignite and Granite City.

The chain has temporarily closed 44 locations amid ongoing sales and cost challenges.

Restaurant operators can learn a lot from the decisions that led the chain to file for bankruptcy, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The industry added 25,000 jobs last month as the economy continues to expand.

Thirty-three chains closed at least 10% of their locations in 2018.

The days in which a concept can expect to become really big are probably over.

Though growth slowed last year, they continue to pace the industry, thanks to more units.

Led by Chick-fil-A, the largest fast-food chains extended their dominance.

From contests to a $300 million technology acquisition, the chain is intent on improving its drive-thru times.

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