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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Financing

Is Spyce the future of the restaurant business?

RB’s The Bottom Line takes a look at how four MIT grads are changing the restaurant business.

Financing

How a chain’s reputation influences its performance

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.

Food

Chipotle is bringing back chorizo

But the return will be for a limited time, “while supplies last.”

Financing

5 statistics that show McDonald's dominance

Despite shrinking its unit count in the past couple of years, McDonald's has maintained its status as top dog.

Financing

Papa John’s could face a lot more store closures

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

Financing

Robotic restaurant Spyce gets $21M

Investors include numerous chefs providing funds to help the concept open locations on the East Coast.

Financing

Ruby’s Diner files for bankruptcy protection

Weak sales, failed refranchising and costs from a gift card program all contributed to the chain’s financial struggles.

Financing

Mike Isabella Concepts declares bankruptcy

The celebrity chef says publicity over a sexual harassment lawsuit led to a sales decline and lost development deals.

Leadership

Cooper’s Hawk names Michael Coyne CFO

The former Potbelly CFO had spent a time as that chain’s interim CEO.

Financing

Black Box: August same-store sales best in 3 years

But comparisons were easy and traffic remains down despite an improving economy.

Financing

A Dunkin’ Brands sale would be really expensive

Investors have speculated that JAB would buy the company, but it would likely require a record price, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

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

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

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