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Golden Corral deals with the aftermath of a data breach

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2024

Nearly 200,000 individuals may have had personal information swiped, according to the buffet chain. Meanwhile, at least 11 parties are recruiting potential victims for legal action against the brand.

Financing

Domino's adds more new franchisees as store profitability improves

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2024

The pizza delivery chain added the largest number of new operators in 15 years in 2023. All of them started as delivery drivers or other employees within the system.

Leadership

Cracker Barrel's new CEO airs her roadmap back to better times

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2024

Julie Masino wants to accelerate the family dining chain's rejuvenation efforts and menu evolution.

Emerging Brands

Think recent closings were dramatic? Here's the whole chain Darden had to shutter

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2024

All 51 units of China Coast went dark on the same Tuesday morning. But that didn't stop its parent from considering other entries into the Asian market.

Operations

Watch out casual-dining chains, Cava is coming for your guests

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 27, 2024

The Mediterranean fast casual is planning to enhance restaurant ambiance to make locations more inviting for dine-in. Also steak is coming to the menu.

Financing

Portillo’s sees opportunity in catering, pickup-only stores

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 27, 2024

The Chicago-style fast casual opened 12 new restaurants in 2023, a record number, and said same-store sales rose 5.7% during the year.

Financing

Boston Market is appealing the US Foods default judgment

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2024

A federal court in January awarded the distributor $15 million for unpaid bills after saying the rotisserie chicken chain disregarded the litigation.

Food

Taco Bell sprinkles its menu with Tajin

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 27, 2024

The chain is partnering with the iconic Mexican seasoning blend to spice up a taco, snack and beverage, all in test at one California location.

Financing

Reaction to Wendy's dynamic pricing test reveals its risks

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2024

The Bottom Line: The burger chain mentioned last week that it would test the pricing strategy sometime next year. Consumers frustrated with prices reacted swiftly.

Workforce

Starbucks and the union organizing it have agreed to a truce

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2024

The coffee brand and Workers United, the parent of Starbucks Workers United, have pledged to hammer out a framework for collective bargaining.

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