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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Tim Hortons owner decries ‘dissident franchisees’

Restaurant Brands International CEO Daniel Schwartz vowed to improve communications amid sales challenges in Canada.

Marketing

Pizza Hut kicks off its NFL sponsorship

The chain has enlisted wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to be its social media correspondent during the upcoming draft.

Technology

Domino’s testing artificial intelligence for phone orders

The system uses voice recognition to take orders and answer questions.

Financing

Can zucchini save Noodles & Company?

Happy with slower growth, the fast-casual chain is going on offense, with zucchini noodles and takeout.

Leadership

Chipotle names Marissa Andrada chief human resources officer

The former Kate Spade executive is the latest addition to the chain’s executive ranks.

Financing

Why pizza chains have little to fear from third-party delivery

Value matters, and that gives pizza a strong edge as restaurant delivery grows, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Muscle Maker Grill CEO Robert Morgan resigns

Kevin Mohan was appointed interim president as the company cancelled its mini IPO.

Operations

15 memorable takeaways from the 2018 Restaurant Leadership Conference

Speakers at this year’s event offered up some unforgettable comments.

Workforce

Is Uber competing with restaurants for workers?

In a tight labor market, the gig economy is adding a new wrinkle to the industry’s labor challenges.

Financing

Pollo Tropical same-store sales start to recover

Sister chain Taco Cabana’s transactions fell 11.3% as the company moves away from discounts.

Financing

Why delivery is beating meal kits

Customer retention for delivery orders is easily besting meal kit services, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Here’s how competitive the restaurant industry really is

The annual Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix provided confirmation for some things we already knew and perhaps a few we didn’t—like the inevitability of alcohol delivery.

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