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How John Schnatter’s problems have damaged Papa John’s

In a special episode of RB’s podcast, "A Deeper Dive," Technomic's Robert Byrne talks about Papa John’s reputation challenges.

Future 50 2018

These emerging brands reveal trends in menu, operations and more that are poised to bubble up throughout the industry.

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Top 500 2018

Chain restaurants faced another tough year in 2017. Still, well over half of the restaurant industry’s $536.8 billion came from the Top 500 chains, as ranked by Technomic.

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John Schnatter regrets stepping down at Papa John’s

Should Papa John’s be sold?

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McDonald’s joins forces with Starbucks to improve cups

Scott Shotter named Back Yard Burgers CEO

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Leadership

17 CEO changes shaking up the restaurant industry this summer

The chief executive position is proving to be a volatile one. And the chairman role isn’t stable either.

Leadership

Peet’s Coffee nabs Wrigley candy exec as new CEO

The coffee company is looking to expand its retail business.

Marketing

How John Schnatter’s problems have damaged Papa John’s

In a special episode of RB’s podcast, "A Deeper Dive," Technomic's Robert Byrne talks about Papa John’s reputation challenges.

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Black Box: Same-store sales improve in June

Takeout orders helped boost casual dining, but traffic was still a problem.

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Turnover soars to highest levels in decades, new research finds

Rates rose for both hourlies and managers, says TDn2K.

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Darden changes leadership of Cheddar’s, Seasons 52

Dave George is overseeing Cheddar's, and John Martin will be responsible for Seasons 52.

Food

Sandwiches star on summer menus

Convenient, quick and endlessly customizable, sandwiches are a cornerstone of summer eating.

Financing

Cost increases hurt Luby’s Cafeteria

The company says it needs to “critically evaluate” all of its locations amid a widening loss.

Leadership

Papa John’s tries divorcing itself from John Schnatter

The company wants its founder to stop doing media appearances after a series of interviews over the weekend.

Workforce

7 franchise chains agree to drop ‘no-poaching’ bans

The agreement with Washington’s attorney general comes as the chief legal officers of 11 other states are pursuing an investigation into the practice.

Operations

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Progress?

Some of the sweeping changes affecting restaurants brought smaller but noteworthy quick alterations in recent days. Here's a chance to catch up on Chick-fil-A's new venture, what's happening in delivery, and an important new twist on straw bans.

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