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Operations

FDA intends to differentiate between safe and unsafe romaine lettuce

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 26, 2018

The food safety watchdog is developing new labels to indicate when a source is beyond suspicion.

Leadership

Ballard Brands adds to its C-suite

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2018

Bill DiPaola was named chief operating officer and Leslie Monson was named CMO of the operator of PJ’s Coffee.

Technology

Wingstop begins rolling out delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2018

After tests, the company is launching the service in Los Angeles and Houston through DoorDash.

Financing

Mall traffic is still a problem

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2018

Despite some big crowds, more people are staying home to shop this season, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Cava’s purchase of Zoes Kitchen becomes official

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 21, 2018

The $300M deal, funded largely by former Panera Bread CEO Ron Shaich’s group, creates a Mediterranean fast-casual brand with more than 300 units.

Emerging Brands

A food hall for the suburban mall

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 21, 2018

Revolution Hall is a different, more efficient take on the multistation restaurant.

Leadership

Louie Psallidas steps down as Uno CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 21, 2018

The company has named Jim Ilaria to be his successor.

Operations

Cooper's Hawk lets members pay with a signature

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 21, 2018

The service is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to increase benefits for its 340,000 Wine Club members.

Financing

Technomic: October sales improve, but not for everybody

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 21, 2018

Customers flocked to chicken and steak chains and away from sports bars, according to the latest Technomic Chain Restaurant Index.

Financing

How independent restaurants handle labor pressure

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2018

This week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive" features R.J. Melman, president of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises.

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