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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Burger King is closing 26 locations in Michigan

EYM King, a Texas-based operator who the brand sued in February for not paying royalties, is closing the locations over the next few weeks.

Financing

Main Squeeze Juice Co. finds the 'perfect blend' with its I Love Juice acquisition

The deal will nearly double the juice chain’s footprint, expanding it into new states as it works to bring its healthy menu to “all the masses.”

Financing

Let's put the Starbucks union pay request into some context

The Bottom Line: A labor proposal would mean a full-time worker would earn about $48,000 after tips, about the same as health technologists and more than bus drivers. What would that do to prices?

Financing

Garnett Station Partners acquires Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

The investment firm has also recapitalized the polished-casual dining chain and plans to accelerate the brand’s development.

Leadership

Starbucks' new CEO vows to work monthly inside the chain's coffee shops

Laxman Narasimhan, who took over for Howard Schultz this week, promised to work a half-day shift as a barista inside one of its coffee shops each month "to keep us close to the culture and our customers."

Technology

McDonald's will start preparing orders before customers arrive

The fast-food burger giant is adding new functionality on mobile orders that uses geofencing technology to help teams start orders while customers are on their way.

Financing

Despite a host of concerns, restaurant franchisees remain optimistic

The Bottom Line: Margins took a hit last year and inflation remains a concern. But a new survey says most franchise operators are optimistic. Here’s why.

Beverage

Starbucks brings its olive oil-infused coffee to a skeptical U.S. market

The Seattle-based coffee giant is debuting its Oleato line in select Starbucks Reserve Roasteries on Thursday and then additional locations in Seattle and Los Angeles on Monday. Consumers remain skeptical.

Leadership

Papa Johns' CFO steps down

Ann Gugino, whom the quick-service pizza chain hired in 2020, resigned as chief financial officer this week. The company said that it is searching for a replacement.

Financing

Why tipping is so important to restaurant employees

A Deeper Dive: This week’s podcast focuses on tipping from the view of the restaurant employee, and why they like them at both full-service and limited-service restaurants.

Leadership

Lion's Choice names Fred Burmer CEO

The roast beef sandwich chain said that the former Yum Brands executive would take over the top spot in April.

Financing

Domino's executives spend a lot of money on pizza

The company reimburses its executives for their purchases of Domino’s food, which gives us some insight into their pizza-buying habits. CEO Russ Weiner bought $7,000 worth of pizzas last year.

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