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FDA blasts Calif. plan to put cancer warnings on coffee cups

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 30, 2018

The federal agency says there’s no evidence to support the restaurant-opposed move.

Workforce

What are the best and worst states for servers?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 30, 2018

A new study suggests most servers do better in tip-credit states, with only one full-wage state on its most-favorable list.

Financing

With traffic challenged, fast food turns up the marketing heat

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 30, 2018

Deals and gimmicks show how competitive QSR is, but there are definite dangers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Jersey Mike's Hoyt Jones on the shifting sandwich landscape

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 29, 2018

Also on this week's episode of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive": Should Dunkin’ Donuts get rid of the "Donuts?"

Marketing

Buffalo Wild Wings reveals a big step in its turnaround plan—a new marketing campaign

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 29, 2018

The comprehensive campaign will include such initiatives as an everyday value menu and fantasy football, provided through an online betting service.

Leadership

Chicago icon Home Run Inn Pizza names a new CEO

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 29, 2018

The 95-year-old company will remain family-run, with the president of its restaurant division taking the top job.

Financing

Papa John’s fires back at John Schnatter

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 29, 2018

The chain’s board says that Schnatter began undermining management after the company said it wanted to change its advertising.

Marketing

Domino’s pothole program has been a huge hit

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 29, 2018

The company is expanding Paving for Pizza to all 50 states after receiving 137,000 nominations.

Marketing

KFC wants you to name your child after Colonel Sanders

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 29, 2018

The chicken chain will award $11,000 in college tuition to the first baby born Sept. 9 who is named Harland.

Financing

Chipotle adds nationwide delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 28, 2018

The burrito chain now lets customers order delivery from its app, with provider DoorDash.

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