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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Armed with new funds, Checkers looks to build on a strong 2020

The drive-thru burger chain has a new loyalty program, new franchisees and is testing a new kitchen design.

Food

Taco Bell is bringing back potatoes and working with Beyond Meat

The Mexican fast-food chain says potatoes will come back in March after being removed in August.

Financing

McDonald’s says it is pausing its political donations

The company said it is reviewing its political giving to ensure donations “align with our values and the purpose of our business.”

Financing

Domino’s same-store sales may not reveal its true performance

The pizza chain, which has enjoyed an unprecedented run of same-store sales growth, says it is focused on growing its overall sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Why Nathan’s Famous is big on ghost kitchens

The RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features James Walker, senior vice president of restaurants, with the venerable hot dog brand.

Financing

Fogo de Chao gets back in the growth game

The Brazilian steakhouse concept had a better year than you'd think and is looking to get back to expansion.

Food

Now Burger King is coming out with an upgraded chicken sandwich

The burger chain, a sister company of Popeyes, is planning to roll out its version in the coming months.

Financing

Del Taco’s sales improve, but not everywhere

Franchisee-owned stores saw strong sales last quarter, but company stores were left behind. The differences were largely regional.

Marketing

Starbucks investing $100M to advance equity in its communities

The coffee giant’s Community Resilience Fund will aid small businesses and community projects that promote racial equity and “environmental resilience.”

Financing

Why the pandemic takeout boom may fade

Darden Restaurants CEO Gene Lee doesn’t think growth in to-go orders is as “sticky” as people want it to be, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Big Burger King franchisee Carrols gets back into the deal game

The $1.5 billion operator is looking at deals again after taking 2020 off, but it is slowing its growth to preserve cash in the coming years.

Leadership

Lisa Ingram named White Castle chair

The CEO and great-granddaughter of the company’s founder will take over for her father, Bill Ingram, who is retiring.

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