News

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2022

The Bottom Line: The hedge fund manager who exposed the rapidly growing fraud now calls the company’s turnaround a “miracle.”

Financing

John Elway makes a ‘significant’ investment in Tom’s Watch Bar

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2022

The NFL Hall of Fame quarterback was also named to the board of advisors of the emerging sports bar chain.

Operations

Panera Bread goes after city centers with digital-focused formats

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 08, 2022

A new smaller urban prototype opens in New York City, and will soon be joined by a no-dine-in Panera To Go.

Operations

Chili’s opens first to-go-only location as it eyes denser markets

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 08, 2022

The 1,600-square-foot location offers a scaled-down menu near the campus of Southern Methodist University.

Technology

Sweetgreen to test fully automated restaurants next year

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 08, 2022

Using the Spyce technology acquired last year, the fast-casual concept said the robotic makelines could be “transformative.”

Premium

Financing

Tim Hortons and Popeyes find their footing outside the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2022

The Bottom Line: The brands’ international unit expansion has taken off, providing parent company Restaurant Brands International with a key growth pillar.

Operations

United Airlines gives grab-and-go lounges a try

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2022

The carrier has opened a new convenience-store-like lounge in Denver for members of its elite flyers club.

Premium

Technology

Multibrand restaurant companies may hold the key to the ghost kitchen model

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 08, 2022

Tech Check: Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International is the latest conglomerate to stack its concepts in a digital-only format. Here’s why the idea is a slam dunk.

Leadership