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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Kura Sushi files for an IPO

The fast-growing revolving sushi chain hopes to raise $58 million.

Marketing

Starbucks gets in hot water again

The company apologized to Tempe, Ariz., police after a barista asked six officers to leave one of its stores on July 4.

Financing

Struggling Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee shakes up its management

Both CEO David Burke and CFO Phyllis Knight resigned from Diversified Restaurant Holdings as founder Michael Ansley returns as interim chief executive.

Financing

Perkins sues to remove a 26-unit operator

The company terminated one of its largest franchisees over unpaid royalties following the closure of a location over health code violations.

Financing

Tim Hortons’ U.S. franchisees accuse the brand of intimidation

In an amended lawsuit, the operators’ franchise association says the franchisor’s cost cutting is squeezing franchisees.

Financing

Delivery could mean a dystopian future for restaurants

Fake domains, ghost websites and unreasonable charges pose a major problem for the industry going forward, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Performance Food Group to buy Reinhart Foodservice

The deal would make PFG one of the largest foodservice distributors in the U.S.

Financing

Chuck E. Cheese same-store sales slowed

But the company recorded its fifth straight quarterly increase as it nears a reverse merger that will take it public.

Financing

Companies are getting more aggressive on labor

Technology and bigger bonuses have become more common as costs continue to increase, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

Subway is testing Halo Top shakes

The chain is testing the item in 1,000 locations this summer as it works to bolster its menu.

Leadership

Clive Schlee to retire as Pret A Manger CEO

COO Pano Christou to take the top spot in September.

Financing

Are activist offers for Red Robin and J. Alexander’s fair?

RB’s The Bottom Line compares proposals for the two casual-dining operators to previous restaurant chain transactions.

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