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Why some restaurants are losing customers

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

In this week’s podcast, Howard Penney talks industry sales challenges, and a look at some concepts that could be the next big thing.

Financing

John Schnatter takes his case to the public

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

The founder of Papa John’s has started a website and sent a letter to the company’s employees.

Workforce

McDonald’s makes a big pledge to help young workers

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

The company plans to invest $2 million in workforce training in Chicago and pledges to reduce employment barriers for 2 million young people.

Financing

How will the California move impact Chipotle?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2018

Companies move headquarters all the time, but it can be disruptive, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Workforce

Applebee’s, Panera Bread and more vow to erase ‘no-poach’ franchise contracts

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 21, 2018

They join seven major chains that agreed last month to stop the practice, under threat of a lawsuit.

Financing

What restaurant chain could be sold next?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2018

Several companies have gone private this year. RB’s The Bottom Line takes a look at who could go next.

Technology

Starbucks’ mobile app goes down

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 20, 2018

Mobile orders account for 13% of the coffee giant’s sales.

Emerging Brands

LYFE Kitchen closes original location as unit count dwindles

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 20, 2018

The once-promising fast casual is down to just four stores.

Financing

A good summer for restaurants, but not for chains

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2018

July sales spiked 9.7%, but large brands are still seeing traffic problems, thanks perhaps to “chain fatigue.”

Leadership

Paris Baguette adds former Le Pain Quotidien CEO Jack Moran to its C-suite

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 20, 2018

Jack F. Moran becomes chief operating officer at the growing fast-casual bakery chain.

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