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Fast_Casual

Leadership

Lionel Ladouceur named CEO of Le Duff America

 By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2018

He will take over operations of the owner of Brioche Doree and La Madeleine in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Financing

Wingstop's same-store sales soar 9.5%

 By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2018

Chicken wing prices plunged, which helped the restaurants’ profits.

Operations

How Chipotle is fixing its restaurants

By Jonathan Maze and Sara Rush Wirth on May 01, 2018

Chief Restaurant Officer Scott Boatwright talks to Restaurant Business about how he’s working to turn around Chipotle’s operations.

Leadership

Boston Market names Frances Allen CEO

By Jonathan Maze on May 01, 2018

The former Jack in the Box president is taking over for the retiring George Michel.

Noodles & Company looks to further target millennial families

By Kelsey Squire on Feb. 26, 2016

While comps remained down in Q4, the chain sees some bright spots.

Consumer Trends

What millennials want is in the palm of their hands

By Jill Failla on Feb. 07, 2017

Keeping millennials engaged is key to maintaining sales. Here’s a look at five ways to keep the attention of this demographic cohort of digital natives.

Financing

A fast reality check

By Peter Romeo, Darren Tristano, Kelly Killian and Mary Chapman on May 19, 2017

Those of us who have been watching the industry for a long time are still excited about fast casual and its future.

Leadership

Tropical Smoothie Cafe makes changes in the c-suite

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 09, 2017

The chain has named a new CMO and CFO, and filled three other leadership positions.

Financing

Chipotle appears ready to change its marketing

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 19, 2018

The departure of Mark Crumpacker is a clear indication of where the fast-casual chain is headed, says RB's The Bottom Line.

This week’s head-spinning moments: What’s wrong with this picture?

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 04, 2016

We can’t blame the heavens for the weirdness in the restaurant industry this week, from a surge in hot dog sales to drive-thrus appearing in fast casual and Jared getting fat.

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