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Biglari prevails in proxy fight over Steak ‘n Shake

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2015

A dissident investment group that included industry veterans Jim Stryker and Gene Baldwin failed to muster enough votes from fellow shareholders to force a change in control.

Workforce

Ways of making them talk: Getting employee feedback

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 10, 2015

Many sitting in the C-suite have found that, when soliciting employee feedback, a strict reliance on the Internet won’t work.

Workforce

The cost of hiring online

By Chuck Green on Apr. 15, 2015

Virtual job postings may seem like a savings, but only when matched with the right positions.

Ruby’s Diner to shorten its menu

Apr. 20, 2015

A test that began at the beginning of the month will determine which items stay and which will go, says interim CEO Scott Barnett.

Minimum wage hike would be bad for U.S. businesses, study says

By Bianca N. Herron on Apr. 22, 2015

Increased minimum wage seen as a double-edged sword by employees, business owners.

Inside the head of McDonald’s new CEO

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 23, 2015

McDonald’s said this week that new CEO Steve Easterbrook will reveal a turnaround plan for the limping giant on May 4.

Dunkin’ Brands’ president of global marketing and innovation to retire

By Kelsey Squire on Apr. 23, 2015

John Costello, a driving force behind Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins’ marketing campaigns, will transition to a strategy role before retiring in 2016.

This week’s 10 head-spinning moments: They said what?

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 24, 2015

Major chains delivered some surprises in their meetings this week with Wall Street representatives. Here’s a roundup.

Good Times buys Bad Daddy’s

By Peter Romeo and Bianca N. Herron on Apr. 28, 2015

After two years as a licensee and investor, Good Times is bringing the casual burger group in-house as a growth vehicle.

IHOP reaches into 7-Eleven for new president

Apr. 30, 2015

Darren Rebelez will assume control of the family restaurant chain from Julia Stewart.

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