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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop names David Catalano to COO

 By Heather Lalley on Sep. 28, 2018

He previously held the post with Logan’s Roadhouse.

Workforce

Fight for $15 plans 'massive' action against restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2018

The union-backed group is inviting workers across a number of industries to bolster the pressure by joining what it's calling a three-day "coast-to-coast uprising."

Marketing

Burger King lets AI do its new ads, with predictable results

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 27, 2018

The creepy, robotic ads mock the growing use of artificial intelligence in various industries.

Financing

Patxi’s Pizza to be acquired by Elite Restaurant Group

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 27, 2018

The 17-unit pizza chain is part of a growth spree for the multiconcept operator.

Marketing

The 10 best cities to sell coffee

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2018

Spoiler alert: Seattle isn’t No. 1.

Emerging Brands

Urban Plates readies—and steadies—for growth

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 26, 2018

Amid shake-ups in fast casuals, the emerging concept prepares to nearly triple in size.

Financing

Court sides against Applebee’s franchisor Dine Brands in dispute over 160 units

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2018

The decision leaves the stores in control of a bankrupt franchisee with creditors to satisfy.

Financing

How Norman Van Aken developed his ‘New World Cuisine’

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 26, 2018

Also on this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," a discussion of the challenges at some fast-casual chains.

Workforce

Restaurants’ sexual harassment problems come to the fore

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 26, 2018

Here’s how operators can start to fix the issue, which has long plagued the restaurant industry.

Leadership

Cornerstone Restaurant Group announces leadership changes

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 26, 2018

Josh Zadikoff becomes president as the multiconcept operator prepares for growth.

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