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Leadership

MOD Pizza adds president to its COO’s title

The fast-casual pizza chain has ambitious growth plans.

Food

McDonald’s adds a new weapon in the breakfast wars: Chicken

The chain is selling Chicken McGriddles and McChicken Biscuits for a limited time as competition grows.

Financing

Coronavirus closes half of Starbucks’ China restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2020

The company said it is monitoring the operating hours of all of its locations in the country amid the fast-growing outbreak.

Financing

Will Potbelly be pressured by a new activist?

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 28, 2020

180 Degree Capital Corp. has raised its stake in the struggling sandwich chain.

Financing

Bar Louie files for bankruptcy after closing 38 units

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 27, 2020

The pub chain says it has a stalking horse bidder and three other parties interested in an acquisition.

Financing

Strong year nets Starbucks CEO a bigger paycheck

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2020

Kevin Johnson’s pay package increased 36% in the company’s past fiscal year, thanks largely to incentives.

Financing

Bakers Square, Village Inn owner files for bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2020

American Blue Ribbon Holdings closed 33 locations as it continues to lose money.

Workforce

Chipotle to pay nearly $2M in Mass. child labor settlement

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 27, 2020

The state’s attorney general’s office uncovered more than 13,000 child labor violations at the fast-casual chain’s 50 locations over the past several years.

Marketing

Olive Garden, Applebee’s cut through TV ad clutter

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 24, 2020

The two casual-dining giants accounted for eight of last week’s 10 most effective ads for full-service brands. On the QSR side, chicken and pizza spots dominated.

Financing

Here come the small chain mergers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2020

This week’s Chopt-Dos Toros deal is the latest to combine multiple growth concepts, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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