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Workforce

Holiday hires expected to cost restaurants 33% more this year

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2018

The number of companies that have already started recruiting is double last year’s tally, a new study finds.

Food

McDonald’s just made another huge change to its burgers

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 26, 2018

The company removed artificial flavors, preservatives and colors from its classic burger lineup.

Financing

6 reasons for restaurants’ massive consolidation wave

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 26, 2018

Here’s why chain owners are engineering the greatest merger wave in industry history, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Papa John’s stock surges on sale reports

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 26, 2018

A report says the company is asking potential buyers to submit bids.

Emerging Brands

LYFE Kitchen begins its 2nd act

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 25, 2018

The fast-casual chain’s new owner plans to expand the health-focused restaurant in and around Chicago after buying it from Carlisle Corp.

Marketing

Chipotle’s new campaign is ‘For Real’

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2018

The campaign highlights the 51 “real” ingredients the company uses for its menu.

Financing

Pie Five hopes a new prototype restarts its growth

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2018

The chain, which closed another five units last quarter, is about to open a new, cheaper “Goldilocks” prototype.

Marketing

Dunkin' plans to drop 'Donuts'

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 25, 2018

The new name is part of an effort to reposition the brand as a beverage specialist that sells doughnuts, not the other way around.

Financing

Arby’s owner to buy Sonic Corp. for $2.3B

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2018

The deal will give Inspire Brands its third major chain and fourth overall.

Financing

Taylor Gourmet shuts its doors

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 24, 2018

The 19-unit chain closed all of its restaurants and reportedly plans to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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