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Burger King takes another dig at McDonald’s

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 18, 2018

The chain’s new Double Quarter Pound King seems aimed at McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder.

Workforce

Critics say McDonald’s hasn’t kept its minimum wage promise

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 02, 2018

A labor-backed group says the company isn’t paying $1 above local minimums, something it promised in 2015.

Pizza Inn names longtime industry vet as president

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 29, 2016

The 58-year-old brand will be led by an operations and franchising specialist whose career extends back 30 years, to stints at KFC and Rax.

Food

Taco Bell unleashes Nacho Fries on the world

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 25, 2018

The Mexican QSR chain started selling the fries Thursday as part of a value push.

Leadership

How Paul Macaluso plans to revamp Krystal

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2018

The new CEO aims to tap his marketing and operations background to get the chain’s sales and profits back up.

This week’s head-spinning moments: What’s wrong with this picture?

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 04, 2016

We can’t blame the heavens for the weirdness in the restaurant industry this week, from a surge in hot dog sales to drive-thrus appearing in fast casual and Jared getting fat.

Financing

McDonald's quiet shrinkage

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 02, 2018

The burger giant has closed more than 300 locations the past three years, says RB's The Bottom Line. Will it grow again?

Financing

Franchisee sues Steak ‘n Shake over pricing

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2018

The complaint says the brand won’t let the operator raise prices despite financial losses.

What will be the breakout concept of 2017?

By Lauren Hallow and Peter Romeo on Dec. 05, 2016

From Eatsa to McDonald's, here's a look at 13 quick-service and fast-casual brands with the potential to be next year's breakout restaurant concept.

Financing

Yum Brands to invest $200M in Grubhub

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2018

The online ordering company will be the delivery provider for KFC and Taco Bell in the U.S.

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