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What is Papa John’s end game?

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 25, 2018

Investors now think a sale is less likely, but the pizza chain’s “good bones” make it too tempting a target for buyers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Chick-fil-A is taking on Toronto

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 25, 2018

The fast-growing chicken chain is opening its first franchises outside of the U.S. in Canada in 2019.

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7-Eleven franchisees square off with their franchisor

By Greg Lindenberg, Editor, CSP on Jul. 24, 2018

Rank-and-file operators say they’re being pressured to sign a new franchise agreement that cuts too deeply into their profits.

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Matchbox is acquired by Thompson Hospitality Corp.

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 24, 2018

The struggling full-service pizza chain hopes the investment will jump-start its growth.

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Jose Andres takes over The Bazaar from SBE

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 24, 2018

The move will allow Andres’ ThinkFoodGroup to expand the concept outside of SBE properties.

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Papa John’s swallows a poison pill

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2018

The company took steps to ward off a potential hostile takeover from its founder, or others.

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Garbanzo owners buy stake in La Boulangerie

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 23, 2018

The investment comes with plans to expand both restaurant brands while also developing new concepts.

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Krispy Kreme to buy a majority stake in Insomnia Cookies

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2018

The cookie chain will operate as a stand-alone company following the sale.

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JAB: The new restaurant powerhouse

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2018

Here's a look at JAB's acquisitions and restaurant concepts.

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Who will benefit from Papa John’s challenges?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2018

Pizza Hut stands to gain the most, but the problems will roil the market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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