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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Technology

Starbucks tries a cashless location

The coffee chain this week opened a test cashless unit in Seattle.

Leadership

Why did Chipotle give top executives retention bonuses?

The Bottom Line: The payments to the CFO and CMO to stick around during a CEO transition were probably not necessary.

Leadership

Lance Tucker named Jack in the Box CFO

The former Papa John’s CFO replaces the retiring Jerry Rebel.

Financing

Shareholders skeptical of J. Alexander’s purchase of Ninety Nine Restaurants

The company says the deal would bolster its long-term growth.

Operations

Starbucks settles its lawsuit over Teavana closures

The settlement with Simon Property Group would apparently allow some locations to shut down.

Leadership

Marco’s Pizza names Tony Libardi president

The COO was given a promotion as the chain continues its expansion.

Operations

McDonald’s is making a big change to its packaging

The company is vowing to use nothing but renewable or recyclable packaging by 2025.

Financing

How Wingstop fixed its election problem

After a rare decline in same-store sales a year ago, the company started advertising and quickly recovered.

Financing

Black Box: Restaurants post best quarter in 2 years

Industry same-store sales grow slightly in December as discounts take hold and traffic improves.

Financing

Black Bear Diner crosses the Rockies

The California-based family-dining chain is taking its expansion east.

Leadership

Patrick Doyle to Chipotle? Forget it

The outgoing Domino’s CEO doesn’t plan to retire, but says that all “conspiracy theories” about his plans are wrong.

Leadership

Blaze Pizza adds several new executives

Mandy Shaw, former finance executive with Outback owner Bloomin’ Brands, is named CFO.

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