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KFC pushing new technology for its workers

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2018

The chicken chain is testing voice-activated technology, social media and QR codes to improve training and the work environment.

Financing

Papa John’s international president abruptly leaves

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2018

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

Financing

Tim Hortons ousts a vocal franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 04, 2018

The Canadian chain took over four restaurants owned by the president of the Great White North Franchise Association.

Financing

MTY to buy yogurt chain sweetFrog for $35M

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 04, 2018

The deal gives the Canadian brand collector another frozen yogurt chain.

Financing

John Schnatter sues Papa John’s again

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 31, 2018

The lawsuit was filed under seal as shareholders sue the company and its founder.

Financing

Coca-Cola buys Costa Coffee for $5.1B

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 31, 2018

The deal makes the beverage giant a more direct competitor with Starbucks.

Financing

With traffic challenged, fast food turns up the marketing heat

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 30, 2018

Deals and gimmicks show how competitive QSR is, but there are definite dangers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

KFC wants you to name your child after Colonel Sanders

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 29, 2018

The chicken chain will award $11,000 in college tuition to the first baby born Sept. 9 who is named Harland.

Financing

Papa John’s fires back at John Schnatter

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 29, 2018

The chain’s board says that Schnatter began undermining management after the company said it wanted to change its advertising.

Financing

John Schnatter says he recommended Papa John’s CEO be fired in June

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 27, 2018

The chain’s founder told franchisees that there is “detailed evidence of sexual misconduct” by the company’s top executives.

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