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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Shareholders vote against J. Alexander's merger

The company says it will focus on organic growth after shareholders block a proposed merger with Ninety Nine Restaurants.

Operations

Restaurants gear up for the Super Bowl

This weekend should be big for chains doing more delivery and takeout.

Financing

IPic Entertainment closes its IPO

The movie theater-restaurant chain raised less than it originally planned.

Financing

Elysium Management buys Huddle House

Sentinel Capital sold the family-dining chain to the private-equity titan's family office investor.

Operations

Starbucks comes out with a Visa card

The company is co-branding a card with Chase that ties into its rewards program.

Financing

Delay on J. Alexander's merger vote irks an activist

Marathon Partners accuses J. Alexander's of "manipulation" in its effort to merge with Ninety Nine Restaurants, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Financing

Robert Earl takes an interest in Bravo Brio

The founder of Planet Hollywood is now an activist investor in the casual-dining operator, The Bottom Line says.

Financing

McDonald's to invest $6B in its U.S. business

The company plans to speed up the addition of its kiosks, thanks in part to tax reform.

Leadership

Applebee's names Joel Yashinsky CMO

The former McDonald's executive will take the marketing helm at the casual-dining chain.

Financing

More customers boost McDonald's

In 2017, the company generated positive traffic for the first time in five years.

Financing

Why restaurant companies aren't going public

A weak stock market has prevented restaurant IPOs for more than two years, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Red Mango owner Brix names Craig Erlich CEO

He's given credit for expanding product offerings and focusing on remodels.

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