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Smashburger elevates its COO to president

Carl Bachmann will oversee the Jollibee Foods Corp.-owned fast casual as it grows.

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How restaurants should deal with the threat of an active shooter

An organization of security and loss-prevention experts offers recommendations for how to better protect customers, employees and the business.

Financing

Del Taco is considering a sale

The company is reportedly getting interest from both private-equity firms and strategic buyers.

Marketing

McDonald’s, in need of a morning jolt, is giving away coffee

The fast-food giant is debuting its new-look McCafe this week with a pay-it-forward promotion.

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Popeyes has already won the sandwich war

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