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Financing

Starbucks' U.S. sales apparently took a big hit late last year

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 25, 2024

The coffee chain’s sales and traffic slowed from October through December, according to the research firm Earnest Insights, the latest evidence of a slowdown.

Financing

McDonald's has a major impact on the U.S. economy

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2024

The fast-food burger giant contributes $76 billion a year to the U.S. gross domestic product, according to an economic impact report released this week. That impact is spread throughout the country.

Financing

When new technology can be a mixed blessing

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2024

The Bottom Line: Restaurant chains have been unleashing a torrent of new technologies on their stores over the past few years. This effort can sometimes have unforeseen consequences.

Financing

How private equity is impacting food costs

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2024

A Deeper Dive: John Davie, CEO of Buyer’s Edge Platform, joins the Restaurant Business podcast to discuss technology, food costs and the outlook for inflation.

Workforce

Chipotle boosts benefits for its Gen Z workforce

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2024

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain announced a series of financial and mental wellness benefits as it ramps up hiring for what it calls "burrito season."

Operations

Let the awards season begin: Here are the James Beard Foundation semifinalists

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 24, 2024

This is the first round of the Beard award season. Finalists will be named in April and the winners celebrated in June.

Consumer Trends

Americans are eating their fast food later in the day

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2024

McDonald’s and Chipotle have seen a shift in business from earlier in the day toward dinner, according to data from Placer.ai. And that shift seems permanent.

Financing

After a critical self-assessment, Starbucks pursues a course correction on labor

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 23, 2024

Management says it’s regearing for life as a partially unionized business, in part by improving baristas’ experiences.

Emerging Brands

With 'Cookie Wars' settled, Dirty Dough joins Craveworthy Brands' portfolio

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 23, 2024

The trademark lawsuit made famous on social media is now officially over. Now Dirty Dough's new managing partner has plans for growth that could bring the stuffed cookies to grocery aisles.

Financing

Just like that, Burger King becomes a major operator of its own restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2024

The Bottom Line: Even before the fast-food burger chain bought its largest franchisee, it was buying up swaths of restaurants around the country. That's a major shift for the brand.

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