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Operations

Chipotle plans massive employee retraining after foodborne illness source ID’d

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 16, 2018

A bacterium found in food left at improper temperatures is to blame for the recent outbreak that sickened nearly 700 in Ohio.

Financing

Is the tight labor market hurting restaurant sales?

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2018

With unemployment low, poorer service could be keeping some customers away, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Beverage

5 drink trends getting attention now

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 15, 2018

Emerging ingredients, flavors and products can help operators refresh the menu.

Financing

For struggling restaurants, it’s buy or die

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2018

As sales continue to weaken, restaurant chains hope mergers will keep them afloat, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Dave Boennighausen details Noodles & Co.'s impressive comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2018

Also in this edition of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive": upcoming menu trends.

Financing

Chili’s treads cautiously on gaming

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2018

The brand is exploring ways of benefiting from legalized sports betting, but not in a manner that will blur its image, officials say.

Food

McDonald’s adds to its chicken lineup

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2018

The chain will offer a Sweet N’ Spicy Honey BBQ Glazed chicken tenders LTO next week.

Beverage

Starbucks adds protein-packed, plant-based blended drink

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 14, 2018

The coffee chain is courting health-focused customers amid a Frappuccino sales slump.

Financing

Noon Mediterranean files for bankruptcy

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 14, 2018

The fast-casual restaurant concept has closed seven units and laid off 89 employees.

Financing

Twin Peaks’ sales keep climbing

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2018

The company says its same-store sales rose 9.4% in the second quarter, thanks in part to its focus on sports.

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