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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Why Jack in the Box had to sell Qdoba

The sale came with activists circling, but forced deals aren’t always the best option.

Marketing

KFC’s new colonel is … who?

The chicken chain goes with an unknown actor as its new colonel to “save money" for a new value offer.

Workforce

Big Burger King franchisee to pay $250K over child labor violations

Northeast Foods was cited in Massachusetts for letting children work too long and too late.

Financing

With new owner, Captain D’s set to speed growth

Its sale to Sentinel is the culmination of a strong seven-year run for the seafood chain.

Financing

At LongHorn, smaller menu yields more sales

A “back to basics” approach helps most of Darden’s casual-dining concepts generate sales.

Financing

Why some companies go slow on delivery

Citing the services’ high costs, Olive Garden owner Darden and Newk’s Eatery are cautious on the industry trend.

Financing

Apollo buys Qdoba for $305M

Parent Jack in the Box decides a sale of the burrito chain is best for the company’s future.

Leadership

Subway’s head of North America marketing resigns

Karlin Linhardt had been with the sandwich giant six months.

Financing

Restaurant chains have a Texas-sized challenge

El Pollo Loco, Pollo Tropical and Del Taco all struggle in the Lone Star State.

Financing

Muscle Maker Grill wants to raise $20 million in ‘mini IPO’

After an SEC qualification, the fast-casual health food chain is selling stock to raise cash for new locations and marketing.

Financing

Potbelly faces a shareholder ‘discord’

An activist says the company erred in hiring a new CEO during a strategic review.

Financing

Ruby Tuesday rejects a 2nd purchase offer

The company’s board says the higher offer from The Boaz Group was “highly conditional.”

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