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Four Foods Group names Shauna Smith president

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 19, 2018

The multi-brand franchisee and brand operator promotes the company’s cofounder.

Financing

Are remodels hurting McDonald’s sales?

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 17, 2018

An analyst suggests that keeping restaurants offline while they add kiosks is hurting same-store sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

White Castle to take its Impossible Slider national

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 12, 2018

After a successful test, the company is introducing the plant-based burger to all of its 377 locations.

Financing

Taco Bueno closes 16 locations

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 12, 2018

The company cited “changing traffic patterns” for the closures.

Financing

Sonic stock surges on improved traffic

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 11, 2018

The company said that its same-store sales and traffic increased over the summer.

Financing

How a chain’s reputation influences its performance

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 10, 2018

In RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," Technomic’s Robert Byrne talks about customer perception at chains such as Chipotle, Chick-fil-A and Starbucks.

Marketing

Subway ending its $4.99 footlong promotion

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 10, 2018

The sandwich is ending the controversial campaign in exchange for locally based offers.

Financing

Papa John’s could face a lot more store closures

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2018

An analyst says the company’s sales keep falling, which could lead to more operator challenges, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

McDonald’s is now testing international items in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2018

The company is serving several items from other countries in Florida.

Financing

Papa John’s international president abruptly leaves

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2018

Timothy O’Hern is leaving the company “effective immediately.”

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