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Report describes a ‘bro culture’ at Papa John’s

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 19, 2018

The Forbes report says Schnatter was subject to two confidential settlements over allegations of inappropriate conduct.

Financing

Rising sales tax Domino’s supply chain

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 19, 2018

The company is adding supply chain capacity amid rapidly growing demand.

Financing

Krispy Kreme reportedly near deal to buy Insomnia Cookies

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 19, 2018

Report says the JAB-backed doughnut chain wants to take on the fast-growing cookie concept, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Starbucks plans unit geared toward deaf and hard-of-hearing customers, employees

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 19, 2018

The country’s first Signing Store is scheduled to launch this fall.

Beverage

Efforts to curb soda consumption bring results on both coasts

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 19, 2018

Sugary drinks are now banned from kids menus in Baltimore, and a statewide soda tax could be on California’s ballot in 2020.

Operations

Landmark joint employer test is back on

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 18, 2018

A judge rejected the proposed settlement that would have averted the need for courts to decide when restaurant franchisees and franchisors are joint employers.

Operations

Restaurants scramble to find a new straw

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2018

Amid growing public pressure, chains are replacing their plastic straws, but doing so won’t be easy, or cheap.

Financing

Noodles & Co. sales surge, thanks to Zoodles

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2018

The company’s zucchini noodles helped same-store sales and traffic in the second quarter.

Food

Putting a price tag on food waste

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 18, 2018

Tossing out food not only is bad for the planet, it’s also bad for business.

Operations

Subway’s James Walker on how delivery is changing restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2018

On this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," Subway’s VP of North America talks real estate, and we talk about the future of takeout.

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