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Has Olive Garden’s Pasta Pass lost its allure?

 By Peter Romeo, Heather Lalley and Benita Gingerella on Aug. 24, 2018

For the first time in the four years the deal has been offered, we easily managed to score two passes.

Operations

How transparent should menus be? CSPI sues Jamba Juice to find out

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2018

The watchdog group has filed a class action against the chain, alleging it doesn’t disclose enough about what’s in its smoothies.

Financing

Papa John’s making a push to improve its diversity

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 24, 2018

The embattled pizza chain wants a more diverse executive team and plans a minority-owned franchise development program.

Operations

Restaurant chains embrace tiered loyalty programs

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 24, 2018

Operators seek to boost visits and drive check averages by adding complexity to consumer rewards.

Technology

Cheddar’s security breach exposes 567,000 customers to data theft

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 23, 2018

Thieves hacked into a POS system that has since been replaced, the chain’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, said.

Operations

Want to buy a restaurant? Here's how to measure its value

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Aug. 23, 2018

Here are some questions prospective buyers should ask when considering an investment in a leased space, Advice Guy says.

Workforce

Starbucks tests program allowing employees to split time at nonprofit orgs

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 23, 2018

The Starbucks Service Fellows program seeks to boost recruitment and retention through social responsibility.

Financing

Customers come back to casual dining

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2018

In a ho-hum quarter, some full-service chains stood out, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

McDonald's location in New York temporarily closes amid illness reports

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2018

Local and state health officials are looking into reports of 15 people who got sick after eating breakfast sandwiches at the restaurant.

Financing

Former Naf Naf executives look for the next big thing

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2018

David Sloan, Franklin Wiener create a restaurant incubator, Venture Kitchen, and invest in Blackwood BBQ.

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