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Jonathan Maze

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Jonathan Maze

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Leadership

Why an outsider might be best for Chipotle

Chain’s problems are difficult, which is why it shouldn’t limit its talent pool.

Financing

Restaurant M&A nearly doubled in 2017

The 36 deals easily outdistanced brand acquisitions in 2016.

Operations

A&W goes back to its roots

Chain taking its homemade root beer to the Midwestern small towns where it all started.

Financing

The 10 biggest deals of 2017

High prices and big deals marked a huge year for acquisitions.

Operations

John Schnatter steps down as Papa John’s CEO

Steve Ritchie will replace the company's founder, who will remain chairman.

Financing

Creator of the $5 Footlong doesn’t like Subway’s new discount

The franchisee, whose offer helped propel the chain to new heights, believes the $4.99 offer is too much.

Financing

Why Jack in the Box had to sell Qdoba

The sale came with activists circling, but forced deals aren’t always the best option.

Marketing

KFC’s new colonel is … who?

The chicken chain goes with an unknown actor as its new colonel to “save money" for a new value offer.

Workforce

Big Burger King franchisee to pay $250K over child labor violations

Northeast Foods was cited in Massachusetts for letting children work too long and too late.

Financing

With new owner, Captain D’s set to speed growth

Its sale to Sentinel is the culmination of a strong seven-year run for the seafood chain.

Financing

At LongHorn, smaller menu yields more sales

A “back to basics” approach helps most of Darden’s casual-dining concepts generate sales.

Financing

Why some companies go slow on delivery

Citing the services’ high costs, Olive Garden owner Darden and Newk’s Eatery are cautious on the industry trend.

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