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Casual-dining force Creed Ford dies at age 65

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 24, 2018

The onetime CEO of Fired Up and COO of Brinker International spent his whole professional life in casual dining, starting at age 24 at the first Chili’s.

Financing

Jose Andres takes over The Bazaar from SBE

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 24, 2018

The move will allow Andres’ ThinkFoodGroup to expand the concept outside of SBE properties.

Financing

7-Eleven franchisees square off with their franchisor

By Greg Lindenberg, Editor, CSP on Jul. 24, 2018

Rank-and-file operators say they’re being pressured to sign a new franchise agreement that cuts too deeply into their profits.

Financing

Matchbox is acquired by Thompson Hospitality Corp.

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 24, 2018

The struggling full-service pizza chain hopes the investment will jump-start its growth.

Operations

How restaurateurs are using their 2018 tax savings

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 23, 2018

Operators weigh in on their plans, as well as their outlook on consumer spending.

Financing

Papa John’s swallows a poison pill

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2018

The company took steps to ward off a potential hostile takeover from its founder, or others.

Marketing

Chick-fil-A is trying out meal kits

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2018

The company will launch Mealtime Kits at 150 locations in Atlanta next month.

Operations

Cyclospora outbreak linked to McDonald’s salads grows to 163 cases in 10 states

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 23, 2018

The chain is working with government officials to determine exactly which ingredients might have been contaminated with the parasite.

Operations

Schlotzsky’s bucks the trends in its new repositioning

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 23, 2018

Eschewing simplicity and a smaller footprint, Focus Brands’ sandwich specialist is calling attention to its scratch prep and Texas roots.

Food

The scoop on today’s ice cream trends

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 23, 2018

Classic flavors and surprising new combos are keeping customers cool.

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