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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

With new owner, Captain D’s set to speed growth

Its sale to Sentinel is the culmination of a strong seven-year run for the seafood chain.

Financing

At LongHorn, smaller menu yields more sales

A “back to basics” approach helps most of Darden’s casual-dining concepts generate sales.

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Why some companies go slow on delivery

Citing the services’ high costs, Olive Garden owner Darden and Newk’s Eatery are cautious on the industry trend.

Financing

Apollo buys Qdoba for $305M

Parent Jack in the Box decides a sale of the burrito chain is best for the company’s future.

Leadership

Subway’s head of North America marketing resigns

Karlin Linhardt had been with the sandwich giant six months.

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Restaurant chains have a Texas-sized challenge

El Pollo Loco, Pollo Tropical and Del Taco all struggle in the Lone Star State.

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Muscle Maker Grill wants to raise $20 million in ‘mini IPO’

After an SEC qualification, the fast-casual health food chain is selling stock to raise cash for new locations and marketing.

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Potbelly faces a shareholder ‘discord’

An activist says the company erred in hiring a new CEO during a strategic review.

Financing

Ruby Tuesday rejects a 2nd purchase offer

The company’s board says the higher offer from The Boaz Group was “highly conditional.”

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Captain D's sold to Sentinel Capital

The deal gives the seafood QSR chain its third private-equity owner in four years.

Financing

Subway franchisees push back against new Footlong deal

The company’s shareholders are investing $25 million into the brand as it plans to start offering $4.99 Footlong subs.

Operations

Restaurants paid much higher labor costs in 3Q

A BDO report says sales weakness and higher wages put a crimp in chains’ profits.

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