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How does Brian Niccol solve a problem like Starbucks?

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 16, 2024

The coffee shop chain’s challenges are numerous, from its complexity to its drinks to China. It has activist investors and a vocal chairman emeritus in Howard Schultz. Now it has its second new CEO in two years.

Leadership

Chick-fil-A names Susannah Frost president

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2024

Frost currently leads restaurant development and field operations for the chicken sandwich chain. The company also named a new chief operating officer.

Financing

Subway plans a big discount as it works to reverse a sales slide

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2024

The sandwich giant plans to give digital customers $6.99 Footlong subs starting later this month. The company has seen soft sales in recent months as consumers cut back on dining.

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How franchising can build multi-generational wealth

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Kerri Harper-Howie, a second-generation McDonald's operator out of California, joins the RB podcast to talk about the ups and downs of operating a franchise.

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A tough environment interrupts Burger King's comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2024

The fast-food chain, and most of its sister concepts, watched sales soften last quarter as consumers pull back on spending. But Tim Hortons Canada is thriving.

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Krispy Kreme stock soars thanks to Walmart, McDonald's and Dolly Parton

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2024

The doughnut chain said it is exploring plans to go nationwide in Walmart stores as it expands its deal with Target and McDonald’s.

Marketing

McDonald's is bringing back collectors' cups

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2024

The fast-food chain introduced a new Collector’s Meal featuring a selection of six cups highlighting some past marketing ties.

Financing

Taco Bell stands out in a tough market

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2024

The Mexican chain’s same-store sales rose 5% last quarter, thanks to Cantina Chicken, even as customers reduce visits to other fast-food chains, including other Yum Brands concepts.

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For Yum Brands, KFC U.S. becomes a footnote

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2024

The Bottom Line: The company’s flagship brand is struggling in its domestic market as it loses ground to competitors. But it warranted barely a mention on the company’s earnings call.

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Breakfast continues to drive Wendy's sales

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2024

But the fast-food chain expects to push more value this year as it loses customers amid concern about high prices.

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