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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

How the polar vortex chilled restaurant sales

A look at Technomic data in the Chicago market shows how much the frigid weather hurt traffic.

Financing

Can Papa John’s move on now?

The departure of John Schnatter from its board removes a distraction, but it could put more pressure on management to turn things around, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Staci Rawls named chief communications officer at KFC U.S.

She will oversee public affairs and internal and external communications for the brand domestically.

Financing

John Schnatter to leave the Papa John’s board

The company and its estranged founder have reached an agreement that paves the way for his replacement as a director.

Marketing

KFC is crowdfunding its next marketing idea

A chicken bucket hot tub? A "smart cane" remote? The chain is asking supporters to back its newest marketing gimmick.

Financing

Sales challenges take root at Freshii

The healthy fast-casual chain’s stock has lost 80% of its value since its 2017 IPO, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Chipotle doubles down on its Lifestyle Bowls

The chain has added a vegan and a vegetarian bowl to its line of diet-friendly options.

Financing

Private-equity firms acquire P.F. Chang’s

Paulson & Co. and TriArtisan Capital Advisors have closed on their purchase of the Asian casual-dining chain.

Emerging Brands

Wingstop founder Antonio Swad has a new concept

Porch Swing offers “polished comfort food” and marks Swad’s return to the restaurant business.

Financing

Why are chains suddenly ‘fortressing?’

Domino’s and Wingstop are both planning to put more stores in strong markets. RB’s The Bottom Line takes a look at the strategy and its risks.

Financing

Wingstop sold 16M chicken wings during the Super Bowl

The chain says that its sales momentum has continued early this year and hopes that more marketing will keep that going.

Financing

Punch Bowl Social’s future: Smaller stores, a hotel and an IPO?

With a new executive team, the chain is prepared for major growth and a possible public offering.

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