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Popeyes takes its iconic fried chicken sandwich to every corner of the world

Chef Amy Alarcon localized Popeyes' wildly popular chicken sandwich on the menus of 25 countries.

Financing

Sweetgreen’s newest investor is tennis star Naomi Osaka

Sweetgreen’s newest investor is tennis star Naomi Osaka.

Workforce

Late-night labor challenges slow Denny's rebound

Two-thirds of the chain's restaurants can't find enough workers to stay open all night, hurting its sales recovery in the process.

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Court keeps restaurants’ hopes alive on collecting from insurer

Fast casuals fast-track new menu items

Tech roundup: Mark Cuban invests in a food packaging startup

At Steak n Shake, lower revenue and fewer stores but more profits

Chipotle is raising its average hourly pay to $15

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Financing

At Steak n Shake, lower revenue and fewer stores but more profits

The burger chain, which avoided bankruptcy after its parent company repaid its debt, saw revenues decline while many stores remain closed.

Financing

Court keeps restaurants’ hopes alive on collecting from insurer

A federal judged ruled that losses as well as damages could be covered by a business-interruption policy.

Financing

Restaurant CEOs got lower salaries but higher pay last year

But the pandemic managed to keep pay packages for the industry in check and below average for public company chief executives.

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Marketing

Restaurant Business is a finalist for 14 Jesse H. Neal Awards

The publication is up for Best Media Brand again, along with Best Website and multiple awards related to coronavirus coverage.

Financing

Shareholder groups question differential treatment for McDonald’s former CEO

CtW Investment Group, California Public Employees Retirement System and others argue the company let Steve Easterbrook walk away with millions even as its former chief people officer was fired.

Financing

Potbelly is getting ‘scientific’ about labor

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is working to make more efficient use of its workforce to cut labor costs.

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10 LTOs consumers are most likely to purchase

Technomic’s latest survey reveals the most appealing limited-time offers from chain restaurants.

Operations

From the editor: Introducing Restaurant Business memberships

To support independent, industry-focused journalism, become a member, and get more premium content, information, and insight.

Leadership

Why virtual concepts could be a big part of Applebee's and IHOP's future

John Peyton, the new CEO of parent company Dine Brands, sees ample room for additions in the brands' "renaissance."

Operations

Jose Andres wants you to get vaccinated

Jose Andres, the chef, restaurateur and humanitarian, is offering a $50 gift certificate for some of his Washington, D.C. restaurants with proof of vaccination.

Financing

Why restaurants can’t find workers right now

A Subway franchisee helps explain the challenge in finding workers, and the impact it is having on their business, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

As corn prices rise, food costs could follow

Rising corn prices could lead to higher costs for chicken and beef in the near future, furthering supply chain challenges as labor costs continue to rise.