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Union Square Hospitality will cover abortion-related travel expenses for employees

The New York City-based multi-concept operator, which was founded by restaurateur Danny Meyer, will reimburse up to $1,500 in travel expenses and will provide counseling and other support, the company said.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s completes its Main Event acquisition

With the close of the $835 million deal, first announced in April, Main Event CEO Chris Morris will lead the two food-and-games chains.

Marketing

Chipotle adds favorite menu items from U.S. Women’s soccer players

The burrito chain once again teams up with athletes for limited-time digital menu offerings and video content, adding the training meals of Rose Lavelle and Sophia Smith.

Financing

One small barbecue chain is doing the unthinkable: Lowering prices

Mighty Quinn’s dropped the price tag on its two most-popular menu items by about 9% after its protein costs went down, saying it wanted to pass the deflation on to diners.

Technology

Sweetgreen tweaks its app to add challenges, personalization

The salad chain, which did away with its loyalty program last year, said it hopes its new Rewards and Challenges program will boost customer frequency.

Leadership

El Pollo Loco COO Miguel Lozano to retire

Depending on when a replacement is hired, though, it could be many months before Lozano leaves the 481-unit chicken chain.

Premium

Operations

Inside Chuck E. Cheese's high-tech makeover

The 45-year-old food-and-games chain is remodeling all of its 470 locations to cater to tech-savvy Gen Alpha kids and their always-on-the-clock parents, to the tune of more than a half million dollars per store.

Food

Chipotle tests Mexican Cauliflower Rice

The low-carb rice, which follows the burrito chain’s run of Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice last year, mimics the flavor and color of the popular side dish.

Marketing