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Workforce

Negotiations between Starbucks and its employees' union are set to begin

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 22, 2024

Simultaneously, the coffee chain's U.S. Supreme Court case commences Tuesday. It challenges certain of the NLRB's regulatory policies.

Food

Dave & Buster's, Bonefish Grill and Carrabba's expand into new menu territory

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 22, 2024

Taste Tracker: Bacon stars at Wayback and Black Bear Diner; Starbucks and Hooters kick up the heat; On the Border is ready for Cinco de Mayo; and more menu news of the week.

Operations

Check what ground beef is in your freezer, USDA advises

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 22, 2024

The agency's food safety arm has been alerted that ground beef products possibly contaminated with E. coli have made it to market.

Financing

Greg Flynn expands his Applebee’s empire

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 22, 2024

Flynn, already the world’s largest franchisee of the casual-dining chain, is acquiring 26 restaurants from an existing franchisee and is making plans to open 25 new locations by 2031.

Operations

Qdoba and Chipotle to pay millions to settle alleged labor violations in Washington state

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 22, 2024

Qdoba agreed to pay $3.8 million to settle a pay transparency lawsuit. Chipotle agreed to pay more than $3 million in a case related to alleged scheduling and paid leave violations in Seattle.

Operations

Chipotle's first international franchised location officially opens in Kuwait

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 22, 2024

Franchisee Alshaya Group plans to open four Chipotle units in the Middle East this year.

Food

Taco Bell's Nacho Fries are back, fired up with a secret sauce

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 20, 2024

The Mexican fast-food chain partnered with a hot sauce company to launch Secret Aardvark Nacho Fries for a limited run.

Leadership

Mo' Bettahs' new CFO and more restaurant executive changes of the week

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 19, 2024

Executive Summary: Clay Hansen is the new chief financial officer for the Hawaiian chain, Mountain Mike's Pizza and East Coast Wings + Grill add marketing execs, and more industry job changes.

Food

Restaurants celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly food, drink and more

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 19, 2024

Many operators are on a sustainability mission year round, but they go the extra mile to promote their efforts on April 22.

Operations

Convenience stores pose a growing threat to restaurants

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 19, 2024

Retail Watch: Technomic’s State of the Industry report sounds a c-store alarm, Grubhub expands grocery delivery and 7-Eleven completes its Laredo Taco Company acquisition.

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