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Dunkin’ Donuts’ parent gets a new CEO in Dave Hoffmann

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2018

Nigel Travis is surrendering the job to Dave Hoffmann after a nine-year run.

Leadership

Papa John’s founder John Schnatter finds more controversy

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

The company’s founder allegedly used a racial slur during a conference call with its marketing agency.

Workforce

Lawmakers rally to save Washington, D.C.’s tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2018

A majority of the city’s ruling council have co-sponsored a bill that would reverse last month’s ballot measure.

Leadership

John Schnatter resigns as Papa John’s chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

The founder leaves the company after word that he used a racial slur in a conference call.

Financing

True Food Kitchen gets a new investor: Oprah Winfrey

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

She will join the company’s board and will work to help with its business and marketing.

Financing

Wow Cafe’s owner buys Garces Restaurant Group

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

Ballard Brands and a local investor paid $8 million for chef Jose Garces’ restaurants out of bankruptcy.

Financing

Tim Hortons to open in China

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2018

The brand plans to open 1,500 units in the country over the next decade.

Workforce

National Restaurant Association sues to protect tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 10, 2018

The action seeks to guarantee employers can count gratuities toward servers’ pay even if the employees spend more than 20% of their time on side work.

Leadership

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s owner names Charles Jemley CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 10, 2018

CKE Restaurants also named Kerry Olson chief legal officer.

Emerging Brands

Snooze does nontraditional brunch

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 10, 2018

A deeper dive into a modern breakfast-and-lunch-only concept, which made Restaurant Business’ Future 50 list for 2018.

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