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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Big Mac promo reveals the consumer cost of delivery

A surprising controversy regarding the McDonald’s-DoorDash offer shows that consumers will be the ones who pay for delivery, says RB’s The Botton Line.

Food

McDonald’s is bringing back Donut Sticks and a new drink

The Cinnamon Cookie Latte is the chain’s first new seasonal drink in five years.

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Are restaurants becoming wholesalers?

It’s not as far-fetched as you think. Shifting dynamics in the industry could well push more of the industry toward third-party sellers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Growing off-premise demand drives major industry changes

A survey from Technomic and the National Restaurant Association shows rapid increases in off-premise sales—and a restaurant industry scrambling to keep pace.

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MTY Group to buy a casual-dining operator

The Canadian brand collector has agreed to buy a majority stake in a trio of casual-dining concepts in Ontario, including Turtle Jack’s.

Operations

Appeals court sides with McDonald’s in joint employer case

A three-judge panel said the company doesn’t exert enough control over its franchisees’ workers to be liable for their treatment.

Leadership

Robert Gibbs to leave McDonald’s

The chain’s chief communications officer is reportedly leaving the company amid continued restructuring.

Financing

A big Pizza Hut operator buys 27 Arby’s locations

The newly formed Quality Restaurant Group adds a second brand and names Matthew Slaine CEO.

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3 executives leave amid Jack in the Box cost cuts

The company’s chief legal officer and chief of staff are among those leaving as the chain cuts corporate overhead.

Financing

The biggest restaurant deals of summer 2019

This summer saw a parade of major investments and buyouts, including some surprises.

Financing

Landry’s and Inspire Brands continue the consolidation trend

The presence of growing operating companies will continue to put pressure on stand-alone chains to get larger, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Restaurant buyers look for big deals

With the industry facing an uncertain future, investors are hunting big game while treading lightly around risk.

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