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Financing

To some Subway operators, slicers aren't all they're sliced up to be

The fast-food sandwich giant paid for automated slicers for each of its 20,000 locations. But some operators are still waiting to see the benefits. "Nobody is saying this is the greatest thing since sliced bread."

Operations

In-N-Out Burger says ongoing crime is forcing closure of unit in Oakland, Calif.

After 18 years in the Bay Area city, the quick-service chain that rarely closes stores said the unit there is scheduled to shutter in March out of concern for the safety of workers and guests.

This tech-enhanced concept brings the decades-old game to digital natives who expect more in the way of food and drink. But will mini golf stand out with so many eatertainment options coming?

The sandwich giant is partnering with Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon on new footlong pretzels and churros. Both chains are owned by Roark Capital, which plans to buy Subway.

The state’s attorney general cited the struggling company’s failure to timely pay wages or provide accurate payroll records.

Executive Summary: Former P.F. Chang's CEO Damola Adamolekun has a new gig; John Kolaski has joined Patina Restaurant Group; and more on the latest executive moves.

Once known for being a “third place” between work and home, the coffee chain has evolved into a convenience-focused giant serving increasingly complex, customized beverages. Keeping pace can be difficult.

The Bottom Line: Olive Garden has easily outperformed its former sister chain over the past decade. Now the seafood concept is on the market.

The burger chain said that Kirk Tanner will lead the company into its “next phase of growth and expansion.” He replaces Todd Penegor.

The longtime franchisee for the fast-food sandwich chain discusses operators' relations with management, the company's new slicers, its discounting requirements and other topics in this transcript from this week's A Deeper Dive podcast.

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