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Operations

Noodles & Co.: Bomb cyclone forced 1-day closure of 60 Colo. stores

The chain, which reported 4% comps growth in Q4 but fell short of expectations, is increasingly shifting to an off-premise focus.

Emerging Brands

Walk-On’s team to launch a fast-casual slider concept

Smalls Sliders, backed by a group including NFL star Drew Brees, is scheduled to open its first unit this summer with dreams of national expansion.

Leadership

Restaurateur Kimbal Musk to leave Chipotle’s board

Joining the fast-casual chain’s board are the former CFO of Starbucks and a former Comcast exec

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Should restaurants pass on swipe fees to guests?

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Buffalo Wild Wings pushes on-premise traffic in new March Madness campaign

The casual chain’s ad play, the first with its new creative agency, includes custom-built stools for NCAA basketball fans who’ve recently had vasectomies.

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The brand has “infinite scale,” according to its CEO, but there’s one thing holding back its growth.

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Workforce

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In an industry notorious for its turnover, crafting the right culture can attract top talent, while engaging your employees will encourage them to stay.

Technology

Papa John’s inks a deal with DoorDash

The partnership will expand the chain's delivery radius in rural and some suburban areas.