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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Checkers/Rally’s sales and profits have plunged this year

The decline, according to Debtwire, has come just a year after the chain was sold.

Financing

In the coffee battle, Starbucks has been the clear winner over Dunkin'

But both brands have seen same-store sales slowdowns in recent years, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Ballard Brands adds to its C-suite

Bill DiPaola was named chief operating officer and Leslie Monson was named CMO of the operator of PJ’s Coffee.

Financing

Mall traffic is still a problem

Despite some big crowds, more people are staying home to shop this season, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Technology

Wingstop begins rolling out delivery

After tests, the company is launching the service in Los Angeles and Houston through DoorDash.

Financing

Technomic: October sales improve, but not for everybody

Customers flocked to chicken and steak chains and away from sports bars, according to the latest Technomic Chain Restaurant Index.

Leadership

Louie Psallidas steps down as Uno CEO

The company has named Jim Ilaria to be his successor.

Operations

Cooper's Hawk lets members pay with a signature

The service is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to increase benefits for its 340,000 Wine Club members.

Emerging Brands

A food hall for the suburban mall

Revolution Hall is a different, more efficient take on the multistation restaurant.

Marketing

Taco Bell takes on London

The Mexican QSR chain took over Big Ben to celebrate its upcoming opening in the city.

Financing

How independent restaurants handle labor pressure

This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" features R.J. Melman, president of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises.

Financing

Jack in the Box CEO blames labor costs for franchisee anxiety

Lenny Comma says operators are “looking for performance to improve.”

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