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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Pie Five hopes a new prototype restarts its growth

The chain, which closed another five units last quarter, is about to open a new, cheaper “Goldilocks” prototype.

Marketing

Chipotle’s new campaign is ‘For Real’

The campaign highlights the 51 “real” ingredients the company uses for its menu.

Financing

Arby’s owner to buy Sonic Corp. for $2.3B

The deal will give Inspire Brands its third major chain and fourth overall.

Financing

After the fast-casual gold rush

Challenges have hit onetime growth chains such as Taylor Gourmet, LYFE Kitchen and Noon Mediterranean, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Little Caesars now has heated pickup stations

The company's Pizza Portal works with the chain’s mobile app for pickup orders.

Leadership

McDonald’s Chief Restaurant Officer Doug Goare to retire

The company is also reshuffling its business organization to oversee a more franchised business.

Financing

Taylor Gourmet shuts its doors

The 19-unit chain closed all of its restaurants and reportedly plans to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Financing

New York’s comptroller wants McDonald’s to treat chickens better

Overseer of the state's pension fund, a major shareholder, says the burger chain isn’t following rivals’ lead on chicken treatment.

Financing

Will this be a merry holiday for restaurants?

Heavy hiring by retailers is a good sign, but it could also stress an already tight labor pool, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Why did Chipotle really move to California?

Also, JAB probably won’t buy Starbucks, and Papa John’s looks at a new logo, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

‘Seasoned beefings’: Taco Bell plans taco day celebrations

The QSR chain is highlighting its international growth with events worldwide on National Taco Day, Oct. 4.

Leadership

Four Foods Group names Shauna Smith president

The multi-brand franchisee and brand operator promotes the company’s cofounder.

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