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Financing

As fears of recession grow, here’s a look at who may do best, and worst

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2022

The Bottom Line: An economic downturn appears likely, which sent stocks tumbling again on Monday. We can find clues about potential winners and losers from the Great Recession.

Operations

Starbucks rethinks its bathroom policy

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 10, 2022

In 2018, following a widely publicized racist incident in one of its stores, the coffee giant opened its restrooms to all. But interim CEO Howard Schlutz says a mental health crisis is putting that policy (and worker safety) in jeopardy.

Beverage

Chipotle adds its first seasonal beverage

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 10, 2022

The burrito chain, seeking to boost in-restaurant ticket sizes, is adding Watermelon Limeade for a limited time.

Operations

Panera opens a pick-up-only store

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 10, 2022

The first Panera To Go, which opened on Chicago’s North Side last month, has no dining room. Two more digital-only locations are planned to open this year, the bakery-café chain said.

Workforce

Starbucks prevails against 2 charges it violated federal unionization rules

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 10, 2022

One of the rulings spared the chain from having to rehire union organizers.

Food

Menu prices continued soaring in May

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 10, 2022

The CPI for meals prepared outside the home topped the year-earlier level by 7.4%, the highest jump in 41 years.

Technology

Ghost Financial wants to help build a ghost kitchen utopia

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 10, 2022

Despite considerable hurdles, the fintech startup believes Americans will be getting most of their meals from ghost kitchens by 2027.

Technology

Meet restaurants’ new robotic workforce

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 09, 2022

Hundreds of operations are now using automatons to perform tasks typically handled by humans. Here’s a look at what the bots are doing and how it’s making a difference.

Financing

Third-party delivery disrupts Domino’s market for drivers

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 09, 2022

The company has found that delivery drivers want shorter shifts, flexible hours and the ability to sign on at the last minute, just like they get with aggregators like DoorDash.

Financing

Big Middle East Domino’s operator Alamar Foods plans a Saudi IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 09, 2022

The company also operates Dunkin’ locations. U.S. private equity firm The Carlyle Group plans to sell its shares in the company.

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