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Jollibee takes full control of Smashburger, with eyes for more

The Philippines-based operator named Jose Minana the chain’s president.

2018 Clean Plate Awards

For RB’s 12th annual Clean Plate Awards, industry insiders shared their most memorable meals of the past year. These are some of the dishes that made the cut.

Top 100 Independents 2018

See how the Top 100 concepts—which account for more than $1.8 billion in annual revenue—are adapting in today’s tough restaurant climate.

Recent Stories

Franchisee crisis ramps up pressure on McDonald's management

Jollibee takes full control of Smashburger, with eyes for more

Activist restaurant investors are bullies in better suits

Applebee’s buys 69 franchised stores, resolves dispute with RMH

Why activist investors can be good for restaurants

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Operations

Starbucks to expand delivery to 2,000 locations

Starbucks, seeking to boost traffic declines, plans to expand delivery to more than 2,000 company-owned stores by spring.

Leadership

Chipotle adds 2 new executives

Roger Theodoredis named chief legal officer; Tabassum Zalotrawala named chief development officer.

Food

What does 'clean label' mean to consumers?

Here’s what operators should know about the diners who are looking for clean-label menu items.

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Financing

Black Box: Thanksgiving and takeout helped chain restaurants in November

Same-store sales rose for the sixth straight month, but traffic is still a problem.

Financing

Black Box: Restaurants are still losing customers

Same-store sales rose again in October, but traffic continues to decline.

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Scotty’s Brewhouse files for bankruptcy

The company plans to close four underperforming locations.

Is 'ladies first' still best when serving wine?

Restaurants should think about the original reason for the tradition and go from there, Advice Guy says.

Financing

Mike Isabella to close nearly all his restaurants

The once-promising restaurateur, who has been accused of harassment by multiple employees, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and blames his falling sales on negative press.

Beverage

Restaurants rethink the disposable coffee cup

A host of innovations are being tried to divert single-use hot-drink containers from landfills, from cup sharing to “clever cups” that can order and pay for a refill. Here’s a sampling.

Marketing

Taco Bell is launching a new value menu

The new “Cravings Value Menu” will have items ranging from $1 to $5 and will kick off with a new ad campaign.

Marketing

KFC and Burger King want to take over your fireplace

The chicken chain is selling chicken-scented logs, and the burger chain will sell you a firescreen.