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Operations

Re-creating kitchens for the digital boom

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 07, 2017

Kitchen recasts are accounting for a large part of chains’ capex budgets for 2017. The aim of the moment is to boost throughput and capitalize on off-premise demand.

Food

Bread innovation at LSRs

 By Technomic on May 25, 2017

The use of “better bread” is not new, but fresh varieties are rising to the top, and consumers indicate they want more—and are willing to pay for it.

Financing

Panera buys Au Bon Pain

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2017

The acquisition will provide Panera with an entry into nontraditional sites, and reunite management with a brand Panera once owned and operated.

Financing

Survey shows Chipotle has some work to do

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2018

In the recent Harris Poll reputation survey, the chain came in last among restaurants rated, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Panera sued over ‘Food as it should be’ slogan

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 10, 2016

A lawsuit filed by Great Harvest Bread Co. alleges trademark infringement.

Food

Fastest-growing flavors shed light on industry trends

By Lizzy Freier on Feb. 07, 2017

Here are the ingredients getting increasing play throughout the restaurant segments.

Financing

2017 Top 500: Limited service chains

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 12, 2017

Over 80% of the limited-service segment’s sales comes from QSRs. Fast casual remains the strongest grower, with sales up 8% and units up 8.7%.

Financing

Restaurateurs find a 2nd career as financiers

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 16, 2017

A number of successful individuals and companies are trying the other side of investment negotiations.

Leadership

McAlister’s Deli names Joe Guith president

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2018

He had been Cinnabon’s brand president.

Chipotle rebuffs attempt to remake board

By Peter Romeo on May 11, 2016

Dissidents had said some incumbents were too cozy with the officers and showed a lack of vigilance in not averting last year's food safety crises, but shareholders aligned with management in keeping the current directors in charge.

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