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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.

Operations

Chipotle revises its turnaround plan

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2017

The updates include changes in the chain's catering program, new digital enhancements, and a contribution from a Starbucks veteran who's been brought onboard.

Financing

Pie Five’s free fall continues

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2017

Comps for the third quarter fell 17.3%, but were partially offset by the improved performance of its older sister, Pizza Inn.

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.

Operations

Red Robin tries a delivery-only spinoff

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2017

Red Robin Express will have no storefront, just production capabilities for producing the food found in full-service units.

Financing

2 burger brands swallowed by mega-franchisor

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2017

The U.S. chains were the latest acquisitions by a Canadian concern with more than four dozen QSR brands.

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.

Food

Could bigger pizzas be key in a Pie Five turnaround?

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 20, 2017

The onetime fast-casual darling is hoping so.

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