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Leadership

Culver’s names Julie Fussner CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2023

The six-year company veteran becomes the first C-level marketing chief in the burger chain’s history.

Leadership

Joey Simons takes helm of growing Montclair Hospitality Group

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 04, 2023

The parent to Ani Ramen House, Sushi by Bou and upcoming PastaRamen has explosive growth plans.

Technology

Jamba’s smoothie robot is coming to hospitals

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 04, 2023

The first is open now at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. It’s the chain’s eighth automated location.

Leadership

Carrols Restaurant Group CEO Paulo Pena dies

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 03, 2023

The former McDonald’s executive was named head of the Burger King franchisee last year. Anthony Hull was named interim chief executive.

Technology

Grubhub to pay $3.5M in D.C. lawsuit alleging hidden fees

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 03, 2023

The settlement includes $2.7 million for affected customers. Grubhub will also change how it communicates fees in its app.

Financing

16 Handles acquires a cookie dough brand

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 03, 2023

DŌ Cookie Dough Confections, which makes cookie dough for baking and eating raw, is already being sold out of the frozen yogurt chain’s New York locations.

Premium

Financing

In a tough year for stocks, investors bet on big chains

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 03, 2023

The Bottom Line: The largest chains fared best in a tumultuous 2022 on Wall Street as recession fears and inflation led investors to flee for safety.

Workforce

Restaurants face stepped-up requirements for pregnant and nursing workers

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2023

Last week's omnibus spending bill requires employers to pay for mothers' time expressing breast milk on the job, and to provide increased accommodations for pregnant workers.

Marketing