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Beverage

Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade blamed for second death

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 05, 2023

The family of Florida resident David Brown filed a lawsuit Monday saying the fast-casual chain neglected to warn vulnerable consumers about caffeine levels in the beverage.

Operations

White House calls falafel shop protest antisemitic and 'unjustifiable'

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 05, 2023

As restaurants continue to be caught in the war-related political crossfire, the latest incident at Philadelphia's Goldie prompted a high-level response.

Operations

Next up for Travis Kalanick: Robotic kitchens

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 04, 2023

Meet the new Lab37, a subsidiary of CloudKitchens-parent City Storage Systems, which is launching new automated bowl-building technology similar to that of Sweetgreen, Chipotle and others.

Operations

Panera Brands reportedly files confidentially for IPO

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 01, 2023

The long-promised move appears to be coming to fruition after years of preparation, indicating markets are looking more favorable.

Marketing

Chipotle wants people to steal napkins to fill expensive Car Napkin Holder

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 29, 2023

Also, new merch includes a line of mystery tee-shirts designed by celebrated artists.

Workforce

Stress about finances takes toll on limited-service workers

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 29, 2023

And offering a retirement savings plan can significantly reduce turnover, according to other data.

Operations

Modern Market Eatery launches first drive-thru as parent company continues investments in franchising growth path

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 29, 2023

Sister brand Qdoba to see remodels and new digital menu boards as Modern Restaurant Concepts refinances debt.

Operations

Shake Shack plans to up value messaging to drive traffic

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 28, 2023

Despite "wobbliness," consumers are doing okay. But they want to get their money's worth, says CEO Randy Garutti.

Emerging Brands

Savory promotes two execs as platform grows

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 27, 2023

Weeks after announcing its latest investment, the Utah-based multi-concept platform and private-equity fund names two finance leaders to new positions.

Food

Veggie Grill evolves the menu to keep pace with plant-based trends

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 27, 2023

Behind the Menu: Since the fast casual’s start in 2006, many new meat and dairy alternatives have come to market and consumers’ health perceptions have changed. Veggie Grill has been forced to change too.

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