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Technology

Layoffs hit Olo after acquisition by private-equity firm

 By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 17, 2025

The restaurant tech supplier said the changes were made as part of its transition to new ownership under Thoma Bravo. It was not clear how many jobs were cut.

Financing

Sweetgreen is cutting 10% of its support center workforce as sales and traffic plunge

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 07, 2025

The fast-casual salad chain is increasing portion sizes and getting rid of Ripple Fries after same-store sales fell 7.6% last quarter, sending its shares down more than 20%.

Operations

Panera to shutter two more fresh dough facilities

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 24, 2025

Central bakeries for the fast-casual chain are scheduled to close in Lenexa, Kansas, and Greensboro, North Carolina, in May in an ongoing shift to par-baked, frozen bread. About 140 layoffs are expected.

Workforce

Struggling Topgolf laying off workers

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 03, 2025

The golf-centric "eatertainment" brand is preparing for a spinoff from its parent company, which is expected in the second half of 2025.

Operations

Panera Bread to shutter 2 baking facilities in California, laying off 350

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 13, 2025

The move follows the closure of five fresh dough facilities last year, as the fast-casual chain shifts to an on-demand baking process, using third-party bakeries.

Workforce

Applebee's parent Dine Brands lays off 9% of workforce

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 31, 2025

The company, which also owns IHOP and Fuzzy’s, said the decision was a response to market conditions.

Leadership

Panera Bread to lay off some support center workers

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 01, 2024

The move is part of an ongoing effort to streamline operations at the fast-casual bakery-cafe chain. The number of job cuts was not specified.

Operations

Dozens of layoffs expected as Panera closes dough-making plant in Arizona

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 18, 2024

It will be the fast casual's second such facility to close this year.

Operations

Portillo's ousts COO as it looks for operational efficiencies

By Lisa Jennings on May 30, 2024

After five years with Portillo's, COO Derrick Pratt will depart from the company on June 30. Portillo's said it will search for a new head of operations.

Financing

Layoffs and sales declines hit Noodles & Co. last quarter

By Lisa Jennings on May 08, 2024

But CEO Drew Madsen sees signs of a turnaround, as sales and traffic turned positive in April while the chain works on menu and operations improvements.

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