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Operations

What we're putting money on for 2024

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 20, 2023

In this season of attempting to peek around the corner to see what's ahead, here are predictions from the editors of Restaurant Business.

Leadership

As vandalism grows and questions mount, Starbucks CEO condemns violence

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 19, 2023

Laxman Narasimhan did not mention Israel or Hamas by name when, in a letter on Tuesday he said that “misinformation” about Starbucks’ position has helped lead to vandalism at its stores. “We stand for humanity.”

Operations

Washington, D.C. restaurateur faces close to 5 years in prison for tax evasion, misuse of Covid relief funds

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 19, 2023

Gholam "Tony" Kowkabi and his wife admitted to spending Paycheck Protection and other relief aid on a condo, vacations and their kids' tuition.

Operations

Tasty D'Lites LLC acquires 17 Dunkin' locations and a manufacturing plant in Vermont

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 18, 2023

Deal expands franchise restaurant portfolio of Triton Pacific Capital Partners.

Financing

Chuck E. Cheese is apparently on the market

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2023

The food-and-games chain, which also owns Peter Piper, is reportedly exploring a sale, three years after it emerged from bankruptcy.

Operations

Seattle restaurant JuneBaby to close permanently after Dec. 31

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 18, 2023

Restaurateur Edouardo Jordan said he plans to take time off to recharge and find new projects. The James Beard Award-winning chef says he has made amends for earlier charges of sexual misconduct.

Financing

McDonald's works to help operators avoid child labor law violations

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2023

The company plans to survey its franchisees next year on their employment of minors in a bid to determine whether training or other resources on child labor are necessary.

Financing

US Foods is accusing Boston Market of delay tactics

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2023

The distributor, which has sued the fast-casual chain for unpaid bills, says it was not informed of its owner’s bankruptcy filing until it heard from media reports.

Emerging Brands