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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Papa Murphy's owner hopes the brand's tough 2022 is in the past

The take-and-bake pizza chain "closed a lot of stores" last year amid lower franchisee profits. But parent company MTY Food Group says 2023 has started out much better.

Financing

Krispy Kreme sold a ton of doughnuts last year

The Charlotte, N.C.-based chain sold a record number of doughnuts in 2022. And its Insomnia Cookies brand also generated strong revenue growth.

Leadership

'I missed it.' Why Patrick Doyle came back to the restaurant business

The former Domino’s CEO, who returned as executive chairman of Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International in November, said he is “all in” with his new position.

Financing

Why culture is so important in a restaurant

A Deeper Dive: Cameron Mitchell, founder of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, joins the RB podcast to talk about building culture, the state of fine dining and chocolate milkshakes.

Emerging Brands

Chipotle reveals details of its new Farmesa concept

The “California-inspired fresh eatery,” slated to open in Santa Monica, Calif., will help the fast-casual burrito restaurant chain test and learn for future growth.

Financing

Restaurant menu price inflation is showing little sign of slowing

The cost of a night out continued to grow last month as the gap between restaurants and grocery stores narrowed.

Financing

Patrick Doyle makes franchisee profitability a priority at Burger King

The Bottom Line: Restaurant Brands International, under its new executive chairman and incoming CEO Josh Kobza, said improving profits for its store owners is critical to driving future growth.

Financing

Subway admits that it's on the market

The fast-food sandwich chain confirmed on Tuesday that it is exploring a potential sale, making one of the nation’s biggest restaurant chains up for grabs.

Leadership

Josh Kobza named CEO of Restaurant Brands International

The 11-year company veteran, who had been COO, will take over for José Cil on March 1. Cil will remain with the Burger King and Tim Hortons parent company for one year as an advisor.

Financing

Reaction to Chick-fil-A's cauliflower sandwich shows the limits of plant-based meat

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chicken-sandwich restaurant chain is getting criticism from customers and some political opportunists for testing a new plant-based menu item.

Marketing

McDonald's enlists Cardi B and Offset for Valentine's Day

The fast-food burger chain’s latest Famous Orders meal is for two, targeted at couples on date nights or friends hanging out with one another.

Technology

How Taco Bell and KFC are using technology to lower their food costs

The fast-food restaurant chains are using artificial intelligence to make their weekly supply orders, which is designed to increase accuracy and cut back on food waste.

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