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Operations

In their search for labor, restaurants turn to ex-offenders

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 03, 2022

A new program works to ease the industry's labor problem, and lighten a societal problem, by getting people who've run afoul of the law into restaurant jobs. Operators praise the results.

Leadership

Long-time exec Stephanie Callihan named CFO of Cotton Patch Café

 By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 13, 2022

Todd McEvoy was named chief operating officer for the Dallas-based casual dining restaurant chain.

Operations

Here's where Indiana Jones should have looked for a Whopper

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 02, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Here's how a mothballed Burger King was hidden for 13 years.

Leadership

Danny Meyer on the challenges all leaders face

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2022

In an interview conducted two months after the IPO of Shake Shack, a spin-off he serves as chairman, Meyer shared his take on the challenges of transitioning from entrepreneur to corporate chief.

Operations

Keeping cool in the kitchen: How to beat the summer heat

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 30, 2022

Chefs provide some key tips for staying cool in hot restaurant kitchens while temperatures hit the triple digits.

Workforce

How Delaware is using restaurants to prevent opioid deaths

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 09, 2022

A new program teaches workers how to reverse an overdose and help a teammate who may be in danger.

Leadership

Krispy Kreme promotes Josh Charlesworth to president, COO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 08, 2022

He will oversee the company's major markets and global growth. The doughnut chain has started a search for a new CFO.

Workforce

Group takes aim at restaurants' substance abuse problem

By Peter Romeo on May 20, 2022

Ben's Friends provides a forum for addicts (and those who suspect they may be) to support one another in their quest for sobriety.

Leadership

Mario Batali is acquitted of sexual misconduct charge

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2022

The presiding judge said the chef's accuser had significant credibility issues, but described Batali as no saint himself.

Leadership

For Sonic President Claudia San Pedro, it’s not just about selling hamburgers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2022

San Pedro took an unusual route to her current role. But the lessons she’s learned along the way have helped the burger chain succeed and earned her a place among nominees for Restaurant Business Restaurant Leader of the Year.

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