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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.

Leadership

McDonald’s Chief Restaurant Officer Doug Goare to retire

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 24, 2018

The company is also reshuffling its business organization to oversee a more franchised business.

Financing

After the fast-casual gold rush

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 24, 2018

Challenges have hit onetime growth chains such as Taylor Gourmet, LYFE Kitchen and Noon Mediterranean, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

Little Caesars now has heated pickup stations

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 24, 2018

The company's Pizza Portal works with the chain’s mobile app for pickup orders.

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.

Operations

Starbucks plots layoffs, organizational changes

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 24, 2018

“We must increase the velocity of innovation,” the coffee chain’s CEO wrote in an internal memo.

Financing

Will this be a merry holiday for restaurants?

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 21, 2018

Heavy hiring by retailers is a good sign, but it could also stress an already tight labor pool, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Carlisle Corp. sells off struggling LYFE Kitchen

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 21, 2018

The three-unit brand is bought by Chicago-based L3 Hospitality Group, a former franchisee.

Operations

Calif. outlaws soda as a standard kids meal component

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 21, 2018

Not even diet soda can be featured as the default option, which will now have to be water or milk.

Financing

New York’s comptroller wants McDonald’s to treat chickens better

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 21, 2018

Overseer of the state's pension fund, a major shareholder, says the burger chain isn’t following rivals’ lead on chicken treatment.

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