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Leadership

Black Bear Diner appoints president, COO

The new executives, both promoted from within, will aid in the family chain’s expansion, headquarters said.

Workforce

Wage hikes force large-scale restaurant closings, study finds

A survey of employers and employees also shows widespread elimination of jobs and cutbacks in hours.

Financing

Why Papa Murphy’s is shrinking

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2019

A shift to convenience, and too much debt, made it tough for the pizza chain to thrive, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Chains start charging more for delivery orders

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2019

Restaurants are raising prices for delivery as providers ease requirements, and they say they've had little pushback from customers.

Financing

Can small companies make it on Wall Street?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2019

Despite favorable regulations, small companies still struggle to gain traction on the public markets, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Panera eyes new tap-and-go setup for coffee sales

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2019

The chain will test new technology to streamline a.m. service, part of a larger push to provide more convenience and higher-quality items.

Operations

Hunt for E. coli source narrows to ground beef

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2019

But federal officials say they are still unable to identify the source restaurants, supermarkets or suppliers.

Operations

Restaurants air concerns about doubling the number of NYC street vendors

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2019

A local trade group is pushing for concessions to protect brick-and-mortar establishments and their customers.

Financing

J. Alexander’s rejects Ancora’s purchase offer

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2019

The board of directors said that the $11.75-per-share proposal “dramatically undervalues the company.”

Leadership

4 megatrends that emerged at chain restaurants’ big idea exchange

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2019

With more than 1,000 executives in attendance, some surprising trends could be gleaned from the presentations and casual conversations. Here are four that might have turned a keen listener’s head.