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Sardar Biglari is trying another run at Cracker Barrel

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 19, 2024

The activist investor wants five of the 10 seats on the family-dining operator's board, including one for himself, the company said. With one ally already seated, Biglari could control a majority of votes.

Workforce

New York City considers a bombshell change for hotel restaurants and bars

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2024

Legislation that already has nearly enough supporters to pass would essentially require the staffs of third-party managers to be employed wholly or jointly by the host hotel. But that's only a small part of the warranted changes.

Consumer Trends

Current influences on consumer spending and value decisions

Sponsored content from our partner IFMA on Jul. 11, 2024

Explore the latest insights into consumer spending and value decisions amidst ongoing inflation. Learn how rising food-away-from-home (FAFH) costs impact behaviors and discover strategies for targeting key demographics and addressing operator challenges in our current economic environment.

Leadership

McDonald's changes its supply chain leadership

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 14, 2024

Executive Summary: New executives with Chili’s, Corner Bakery, Noodles & Company, CKE Restaurants, Cornerstone Restaurant Group, Dig, Skyfire, Vintner’s Resort, Hathaway’s Restaurant and Skyfire.

Financing

CEO pay soared last year, despite a volatile period for restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on May 31, 2024

Pay for CEOs at publicly traded restaurants took off last year, but remains lower than average among public companies, even as tenure for the position remains volatile.

Financing

In hiring Rob Lynch away from Papa Johns, Shake Shack enters a new era

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2024

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual burger chain chain lured one of the restaurant industry’s up-and-coming chief executives with $7.3 million in signing bonuses and stock awards.

Leadership

More restaurants are hiring women to be the CEO

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 21, 2024

Over the past 15 months, at least a dozen restaurant chains and major franchisees have named women to be their chief executive. Here's a look at this new group of CEOs.

Financing

How a more diverse C-suite is helping restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 20, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Therese Gearhart, president and CEO of the Women’s Foodservice Forum, joins the podcast to talk about the industry’s track record of promoting women.

Leadership

Yum Brands names Joe Park chief digital and technology officer

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2024

Park will replace Clay Johnson, who will remain with the owner of KFC and Taco Bell as a senior advisor.

Financing

Get your executives into the stores more often

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2024

The Bottom Line: Starbucks and now Dutch Bros are giving some key executives barista training and having them work in the field. That should become standard.

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