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Subway and McDonald’s have struggled to evolve beyond value

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 31, 2019

Both chains have lost customers since shifting away from popular discounts, says RB’s The Bottom Line. Maybe that’s a good thing.

Financing

McDonald’s executives defend their remodel plan

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 30, 2019

CEO Steve Easterbrook is not concerned that operator unrest will derail what he calls an ambitious plan in the U.S.

Marketing

Domino’s will give you loyalty points for buying rivals’ pizzas

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 30, 2019

Points for Pies uses artificial intelligence to determine whether customers are eating pizza and awards points, no matter where it’s from.

Financing

At McDonald’s, fewer restaurants and fewer customers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 30, 2019

The company believes remodels and efforts to improve service times will get customers coming back.

Leadership

David Gibbs named COO of KFC owner Yum Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2019

The company veteran and former CFO will assume operating leadership of the global KFC division.

Financing

Subway closed 1,100 restaurants last year

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2019

The company has fewer than 25,000 locations in the U.S., the lowest level since 2011.

Operations

KFC to ditch nonrecyclable packaging

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2019

The chain’s U.S. market has also achieved its goal of antibiotic-free chicken.

Leadership

Papa John’s names Marvin Boakye chief people officer

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2019

The longtime human resources executive takes a newly created position at the pizza chain.

Leadership

Jose Cil named CEO of Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2019

Daniel Schwartz was promoted to executive chairman while Josh Kobza was named chief operating officer.

Leadership

Jamba Juice names Geoff Henry president

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2019

Shivram Vaideeswaran was named CMO amid management changes.

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