Jonathan Maze

The Bottom Line: The fast-food giant just announced one of the most ambitious business strategies in its history. But Wall Street remains

A third of operators have told the National Restaurant Association that they were not profitable in the first half of the year. Technology

A third of operators have told the National Restaurant Association that they were not profitable in the first half of the year. Technology

The Bottom Line: The bankruptcy of Meritage Hospitality Group put into focus the impact of high beef costs on franchises in a time of

The Bottom Line: This week’s edition of the weekly restaurant finance newsletter examines the bankruptcy of Meritage Hospitality Group,

The Bottom Line: The Chapter 11 filing of Meritage Hospitality Group was the biggest filing by a restaurant franchisee in six years. The

The Bottom Line: LongRange Capital is reportedly looking to finance its purchase of most of Pizza Hut with a whole business securitization.

Nearly one in five U.S. adults is on one of the weight-loss medications, a number that is expected to rise. But they’re not cutting their

Nearly one in five U.S. adults is on one of the weight-loss medications, a number that is expected to rise. But they’re not cutting their

The Bottom Line: Total restaurant sales have risen five straight months, and the Federal Reserve just raised interest rates to slow the