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Jonathan Maze

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Marketing

Chipotle is starting a food-focused accelerator

Richard Blais and Kimbal Musk are among those who will mentor growing food companies in the Chipotle Aluminaries Project.

Financing

Former Naf Naf executives look for the next big thing

David Sloan, Franklin Wiener create a restaurant incubator, Venture Kitchen, and invest in Blackwood BBQ.

Workforce

McDonald’s makes a big pledge to help young workers

The company plans to invest $2 million in workforce training in Chicago and pledges to reduce employment barriers for 2 million young people.

Financing

Is $300M too little for Zoes Kitchen?

A large shareholder says that $12.75 per share “undervalues” the fast-casual chain, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

John Schnatter takes his case to the public

The founder of Papa John’s has started a website and sent a letter to the company’s employees.

Financing

How will the California move impact Chipotle?

Companies move headquarters all the time, but it can be disruptive, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Why some restaurants are losing customers

In this week’s podcast, Howard Penney talks industry sales challenges, and a look at some concepts that could be the next big thing.

Operations

A look at the new McAlister’s Deli prototype

The fast casual is rolling out a new prototype next month that comes along with a “more community-centric” chain positioning.

Financing

A good summer for restaurants, but not for chains

July sales spiked 9.7%, but large brands are still seeing traffic problems, thanks perhaps to “chain fatigue.”

Financing

What restaurant chain could be sold next?

Several companies have gone private this year. RB’s The Bottom Line takes a look at who could go next.

Food

Ohio Chipotle has had past problems

The location, which reportedly sickened more than 600 people, had recently been cited for improper food temperatures.

Financing

Wendy’s sells its interest in Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings for $450M

The company sold its 12.3% ownership stake to Inspire Brands.

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