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Food

Subway is testing Halo Top shakes

The chain is testing the item in 1,000 locations this summer as it works to bolster its menu.

Leadership

Clive Schlee to retire as Pret A Manger CEO

COO Pano Christou to take the top spot in September.

Operations

NYC probes third-party deliverers’ business practices

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 28, 2019

In what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind hearing, the City Council pressed operators and outside services for information on how third-party delivery works and what issues need to be resolved.

Emerging Brands

Bonci brings Roman-style pizza to the U.S., with some Americanized twists

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 27, 2019

The fast casual is positioned for growth far from Italy with its own take on delivery and toppings for a new audience.

Leadership

Marc Buehler named president of CraftWorks group

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 27, 2019

The casual-dining veteran's new employer, CraftWorks Holdings, operates nearly 400 full-service restaurants in total, including Logan’s Roadhouse.

Financing

Are activist offers for Red Robin and J. Alexander’s fair?

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 27, 2019

RB’s The Bottom Line compares proposals for the two casual-dining operators to previous restaurant chain transactions.

Leadership

Taco Bell owner Yum Brands names Chris Turner CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2019

The former PepsiCo executive will take over the fast-food giant’s top financial post.

Financing

Dunkin’ sues franchisees over employment verification

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2019

The franchisor has filed at least three recent lawsuits accusing operators of not properly vetting worker eligibility.

Consumer Trends

Arby’s gives faux-meat fans a ribbing

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2019

The meat-centric chain has lifted the napkin off its first “megetable,” the carrot-like (but turkey-based) Marrot.

Financing

Red Robin rebuffs bidder’s call for a shareholder meeting

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2019

The casual chain said the demand from Vintage Capital didn’t include the necessary information, nor proof that Vintage actually owns 11.6% of outstanding shares.