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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

A strong economy, but weak consumers

Despite low unemployment, real wages simply haven’t grown all that much, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Papa John’s franchisees hire a high-powered attorney

The Papa John’s Franchise Association hired Robert Zarco to investigate the brand’s decline.

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Making sense of a crazy week

Bankruptcies, sales and store closures show that the tough market is exposing companies’ poor plans, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Black Box: Restaurants are still losing customers

Same-store sales rose again in October, but traffic continues to decline.

Operations

Inside Moe’s new prototype and test kitchen

Along with the new look, the fast-casual chain is also testing an “elevated menu” with several new items.

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Fast food lives by the discount, and dies by it

Demand stalls at Wendy’s, Burger King and McDonald’s despite frequent discounts, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Freshii stock craters after company ceases guidance

Weakening same-store sales and slower-than-expected store openings sent the share price down as much as 45%.

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Papa Murphy’s could be for sale

The pizza chain is exploring strategic alternatives, which could include a sale.

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Heavy Texas rains, and a lot of debt, pushed Taco Bueno into bankruptcy

Bad weather led to a 20% decline in sales that made an “immediate” filing and sale necessary, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Is casual dining coming back?

This week’s episode of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," explores whether chains such as Applebee’s and BJ’s can sustain their momentum.

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Discounts hurt Wendy’s sales

The company’s stock price fell after same-store sales declined for the first time in years.

Leadership

Cliff Hudson to retire as Sonic CEO

Claudia San Pedro will lead the company after it is sold to Inspire Brands.

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