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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Pizza Inn’s owner buys back stock and watches its share price soar

Rave Restaurant Group repurchased shares for the first time in a decade last year as its profitability improved, as did sales at its chains, including Pie Five.

Financing

The Fed sneezes and restaurant stocks get a cold

The Bottom Line: Shares of restaurants were hit hard on Thursday as the Federal Reserve plans more rate hikes. It’s been a tough year for the sector, overall.

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As the economy slows, some restaurants will feel more pain than others

The Bottom Line: The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and signaled more to come. The impact of its actions won’t be spread evenly.

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A look at unionization and California’s new fast-food wage law

A Deeper Dive: RB editor Peter Romeo joins Jonathan Maze to discuss the continuing unionization push at Starbucks and what’s next on the California wage law.

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Why Yum Brands could acquire another restaurant chain

The Bottom Line: The CFO for the owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit said the company is “always scanning opportunities.”

Technology

At FSTEC, restaurants show that technology is no longer a luxury

The Bottom Line: The difficult operating environment has pushed more operators to adopt technology to boost sales and save on labor. But many of these moves are defensive.

Marketing

Consumers are apparently consuming a lot of pumpkin drinks

Starbucks had the best week in its history after introducing its fall menu and Dunkin’ had stronger traffic, too.

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Will investments by Burger King and Starbucks work? History says yes

The two chains both revealed plans to invest $400 million or more into their businesses, joining a list of companies that have put cash behind revitalization plans.

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Signs of a weakening consumer continue to appear

The Bottom Line: FedEx's CEO told CNBC that his company’s numbers “don’t portend well” for the economy. More analysts are also predicting a slower holiday spending season.

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Are high grocery prices helping restaurants? Maybe

The Bottom Line: Sales at restaurants and bars have been outpacing that of retail for much of the year. Prices may be playing a role, but it’s not entirely clear.

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The owner of Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream declares bankruptcy

The company, which also owns the Tony Sacco’s concept, blamed the impact of the pandemic as well as high labor and food costs.

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Here’s a look at all the changes Starbucks has made since Howard Schultz came back

The Bottom Line: The coffee giant has changed top executives and its operating structure, increased pay and benefits, and promises major new equipment upgrades. Here’s a rundown.

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