Quick_Service

Foodservice fights: Hot dogs, liquid gold and a GMO-labeling standoff

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 23, 2016

Conflicting forces in the food business are squaring off for what promise to be 10-rounders.

Financing

Sonic expects big tax savings

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 05, 2018

The chain expects as much as a 10-percentage-point improvement in its tax rate, thanks to reform.

Workforce

McDonald’s is investing $150M in education

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 29, 2018

The company is increasing its tuition assistance program using savings from federal tax reform.

3 restaurant ideas making waves this week

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 03, 2016

Here's how restaurateurs are addressing the challenges of equalizing front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house pay, as well as trying to foster a better experience for families.

Financing

Why Subway is facing a crisis

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 19, 2018

The Bottom Line: Overexpansion, marketing problems and intense competition have hurt the chain's sales. But it can recover.

Financing

Investors lose some faith in QSR

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2018

The industry appears to be outperforming the stock market, but not fast-food chains, says RB's The Bottom Line.

US chains in Brussels: What now?

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2016

Quick-service operators are wondering whether or not to stay open as authorities assess the damage and look for the culprits behind this morning’s terrorist attacks.

Leadership