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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Marketing

Burger King is giving out cryptocurrency to loyalty members

The burger chain will give out mostly dogecoin, but some etherium or even bitcoin, to BK Royal Perks members who spend $5 or more.

Financing

Big chain executives express confidence in the face of labor challenges

The chief executives of McDonald’s, Yum Brands, Starbucks and others all said they have big advantages amid a historic shortage of workers. They might be right, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Workforce

Introducing the 'Working Lunch' podcast

Restaurant Business will start publishing the weekly politics-focused show from the public affairs firm Align Public Strategies. The first episode: On In-N-Out’s vaccination pushback.

Operations

In-N-Out closes more dining rooms over vaccine requirements

The burger chain went takeout only at five locations in Contra Costa County in California over diner vaccine requirements.

Leadership

KFC U.S. names Nick Chavez CMO

The Nintendo of America executive will lead marketing for the chicken chain.

Financing

Starbucks is making a big bet on a post-pandemic recovery

The company says the wage increases it is planning to make next year will hurt margins. But executives say the investments are important as it expects customer count to return.

Technology

McDonald’s gets some early results from its loyalty program

MyMcDonald’s Rewards is already one of the industry’s biggest programs as the company takes steps to know more of its customers.

Financing

Digital sales become a bigger fixture at Yum Brands

The owner of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC now gets 40% of its sales through digital channels even as dine-in business has returned.

Financing

Yum Brands starts opening units again

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit accelerated development in the third quarter and said it has a shot at breaking an industry record for new openings this year.

Financing

Starbucks is raising wages to an average of $17

Baristas with at least two years of experience will get a raise in January as the chain pushes pay higher and vows more training and referral bonuses.

Technology

McDonald’s is renegotiating its deals with delivery providers

The burger giant says it draws more traffic to third-party apps and should pay a lower rate as a result.

Leadership

One of Subway’s more controversial development agents is leaving

Chirayu Patel, whose practices were subject of a New York Times investigation, told operators last week that he will no longer be in that role.

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