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Jonathan Maze

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Marketing

KFC and Burger King want to take over your fireplace

The chicken chain is selling chicken-scented logs, and the burger chain will sell you a firescreen.

Food

Wendy’s plans to use more sustainably sourced beef

The company is working with Progressive Beef to improve the sustainability of its supply chain.

Financing

Chick-fil-A, not Burger King or Wendy’s, is McDonald’s biggest competitor

The chicken sandwich chain, which will soon be the country’s third-biggest restaurant, caters to the same customers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

How Greg Flynn kept the faith through Applebee’s struggles

In this week’s episode of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," the prominent franchisee also discusses his recent purchase of 368 Arby’s restaurants.

Operations

Engaging the lunch crowd

Customers have limited time, so service is everything.

Operations

Convenience is key at breakfast

But that’s not the only factor in the a.m.

Financing

Sardar Biglari quietly sells some Cracker Barrel stock

The sale is the Steak ‘n Shake owner is quietly reducing his holdings, which is big for both him and Cracker Barrell, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

McDonald’s plans to reduce antibiotics in its beef

The company will measure use of human antibiotics in beef over the next two years before establishing reduction targets.

Financing

McDonald’s operators say remodels are a financial risk

Franchisees say that as much as 40% of the system would not qualify for lease renewal if sales don’t grow as projected.

Marketing

Papa John’s introduces new loyalty program

The pizza chain says Papa Rewards will give out points faster than before.

Financing

Should Del Frisco’s get sold?

The company's stock is at a low point, which could be a challenge for the company as activists push a sale, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

John Schnatter hires a financial adviser on Papa John’s

The adviser will review the company’s financial prospects.

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