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Panera’s new parent buys another chain

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2017

Europe-based JAB Holdings is adding Bruegger’s Bagels to its portfolio.

Financing

100-unit Cafe Rio changes hands

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2017

The controlling stake was sold by one private-equity firm to another.

Leadership

Apple Store co-creator to lead Tender Greens' expansion

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 21, 2017

New President Denyelle Bruno joins the 24-unit chain after serving at the Drybar hairstyling specialist.

Financing

Pie Five looks past fast casual to stem sales slide

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 25, 2017

The pizza chain is eying standard features of casual dining and quick-service restaurants in its bid to bounce back.

Leadership

Chipotle turns over burger concept to Richard Blais

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2017

The celebrity chef and TV star will assume operational responsibility, freeing Steve Ells to concentrate on his first brainchild, Chipotle.

Technology

Panera Bread tests voice ordering for off-premise

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 04, 2017

The fast casual aims to roll out the feature nationwide by the end of the year.

Food

New menu items debut at McAlister’s Deli

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 09, 2017

The fast casual has added two fall LTOs.

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

Panda group's Cherngs buy into small sandwich chain

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 12, 2017

The investment into Urbane Cafe is the couple's latest effort to diversify beyond Asian restaurants.

Financing

Chipotle’s turnaround slows to a crawl in Q3

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2017

Comps were positive, and earnings were hurt by expected payments from a security breach.

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