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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Steak ‘n Shake avoids bankruptcy and sues its lender

The burger chain, which was considering bankruptcy, has paid off its loan and then sued Fortress Investment Group for allegedly trying to take the company over.

Food

Taco Bell, yes Taco Bell, is planning a chicken sandwich

The Mexican fast-food chain will test the “Crispy Chicken Sandwich Taco” in Nashville and Charlotte next month.

Financing

Jack in the Box just had its best quarter in 27 years

Customers flush with stimulus cash ordered more premium items, pushing same-store sales up 12.5%.

Financing

Indies struggle to pay rent, even as chains get current

New data suggests wide gaps in the ability to pay between independent restaurants and their chain counterparts.

Financing

Virtual brands’ big risk: Dine-in service comes back

With so many virtual brands now occupying excess kitchen space at casual-dining restaurants, RB’s The Bottom Line wonders what happens when dine-in customers return.

Financing

A 70-unit St. Louis Jack in the Box franchisee declares bankruptcy

Missouri Jack, which operates locations in Missouri and Illinois, cited competition for sales problems and a dispute with its lender.

Financing

CrowdOut Capital makes a $32M bid for Punch Bowl Social

The lender, which has controlled the eatertainment chain since last year, was named the stalking horse bidder for the chain, but other potential buyers are lurking.

Financing

McDonald’s hit with an unusual combination: franchisee unrest and strong sales

RB’s The Bottom Line examines the debate over technology fees between the company and its owners, and why it matters.

Food

Wendy's hopes to spice up the chicken sandwich wars

The company has introduced a new Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwich in the middle of an innovation surge in the fast-food chicken business.

Financing

Outback Steakhouse owner puts its hopes into Tender Shack

Bloomin’ Brands is taking its chicken-focused virtual brand national and hopes the concept can help it keep newfound takeout sales.

Financing

Editors Roundtable: What celebrity should create the next big virtual brand?

RB editors pitch their ideas for celebrities who would pair well with a delivery-only concept, following the success of MrBeast Burger.

Operations

McDonald’s will tie executive bonuses to its diversity goals

The burger giant has promised to hire more women and people from underrepresented groups in leadership roles and plans to reach gender parity by the end of 2030.

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