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Founder of Slater's 50/50 grows 'plug-and-play' portfolio

Being opportunistic with real estate requires flexibility with finding the right concept, contends Scott Slater. Is the ability to swap out brands a solution?

Operations

Labor groups nominate 3 to the Starbucks board

The Strategic Organizing Center, a coalition of labor groups, is targeting the coffee giant’s board, arguing that the company’s fight against unions hurts the brand.

The chicken chain is permanently introducing wings on Wednesday, adding three new variations.

The burger chain says it expects to counter wage hikes in the state with a combination of price, margin and loyalty. But how will it affect transactions?

The 671-unit steak chain has risen to the top in a punishing economy largely by breaking the rules.

A Deeper Dive: Paul Mangiamele, the owner of Legendary Restaurant Brands, explains his decision to bring the casual dining chain back so long after it filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

The Bottom Line: Large retailers are concerned about a softening consumer and already see evidence that is happening. But restaurant executives seem far more optimistic.

The federal agency has opened an investigation into the $9.6 billion sale of the sandwich giant to Roark Capital, according to Politico.

Nancy Kruse and Lisa Jennings debate the changing of the guard in food media as TikTok steals the show.

RB editors look at trends and topics that the industry should be thankful for, from casual dining’s survival to brunch.

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