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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

The story behind Dutch Bros Coffee’s quiet yet impressive growth

Joth Ricci, president of the 400-unit chain, joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss the company’s growth strategies.

Leadership

Judge refuses to dismiss McDonald’s lawsuit against Steve Easterbrook

The decision will enable the company to continue its efforts to recover severance payments to its former CEO following his 2019 dismissal.

Financing

For foodservice distributors, a future filled with uncertainty

As the restaurant industry changes, the distributors that supply it face changes and a lot of complexities.

Food

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake makes its annual return

The mint-flavored rite of spring makes its return Feb. 15 along with the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry.

Financing

Tilman Fertitta hopes going public will launch more deals

The owner of Landry’s and Golden Nugget, which built a $6.7 billion business through a series of acquisitions, now hopes a public offering will yield even more growth.

Leadership

Tracy Skeans named chief operating officer of Taco Bell owner Yum Brands

The executive had been chief transformation and people officer and had already been acting as operations chief.

Financing

Julia Stewart is involved in the latest restaurant SPAC

Bite Acquisition Corp. filed for a $150 million blank-check company last week, targeting a “traditional or non-traditional” restaurant.

Marketing

Popeyes jumps into the GameStop debate

The chicken chain, saying it is taking the side of retail investors over Wall Street hedge funds, is giving away chicken tenders as part of a promotion related to the Reddit-driven stock surge.

Financing

Despite strong sales, the economy remains weak

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski notes that economic concern will remain, especially after the stimulus rolls off, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Landry’s will go public after merger with Fast Acquisition

The restaurant conglomerate, along with the gaming company Golden Nugget, will be valued at $6.6 billion after the deal is complete.

Workforce

McDonald’s to give workers time off to be vaccinated

The company is not requiring inoculations but said it would give workers at corporate stores four hours of paid time off to get the vaccine.

Financing

At McDonald’s, fear of a rising minimum wage disappears

CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company does “just fine” where states raise the wage to $15, with some caveats, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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