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Operations

Should Cracker Barrel get out of the gift shop business?

Reality Check: The retail component of the family dining concept drew off sales and profits during the brand's most recent quarter. Maybe it's time to leave the shops out of future Cracker Barrels.

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Financing

Wendy's, whose chairman is an activist, may be getting an activist

The Bottom Line: Activist investor Blackwells apparently plans to nominate “several directors” to the burger chain’s board, according to Reuters.

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Yes, there is such a thing as too fast in the quick-service world

The Bottom Line: In a world of digital orders and drive-thrus, friendly service actually matters more than speed.

Restaurant service charges are suddenly everywhere. What gives?

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The Impact of the $15 Wage

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Operations

Maggiano's Little Italy's new president comes from the high-end resort world

Former MGM Resorts exec Dominique Bertolone has been tapped to lead the next wave of growth for Brinker International's Italian casual-dining brand.

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Financing

Wendy's, whose chairman is an activist, may be getting an activist

The Bottom Line: Activist investor Blackwells apparently plans to nominate “several directors” to the burger chain’s board, according to Reuters.

Marketing

McDonald's brings back Adult Happy Meals

Marketing Bites: McDonald’s has teamed up with Kerwin Frost to launch new limited edition adult happy meals. Dunkin’ and Martha Stewart launch martini glasses. And Kura Sushi introduces a new Bikkura Pon prize collection

Operations

Panera Brands reportedly files confidentially for IPO

The long-promised move appears to be coming to fruition after years of preparation, indicating markets are looking more favorable.

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Restaurants will need to tamp down menu price hikes over the next couple years, says BJ's Restaurant CEO

Can I charge customers for substitutions to their breakfast order?

Bob Lang Sr., credited with bringing the Double-Double to In-N-Out Burger's menu, dies at 87.

Fusion is no longer a dirty word

Domino's wants to make sure your street gets plowed this winter

Expect more action next year on reducing credit-card fees

Blain Shortreed moves to Huddle House as president

Big Table Restaurants and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers name new executives

Yes, there is such a thing as too fast in the quick-service world

Cracker Barrel traffic took a big hit last quarter

Chick-fil-A again tops the industry in service