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Starbucks employees look beyond an expected union win

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2021

Staff members leading the organizing effort in Buffalo, N.Y., say they're fielding inquiries from other stores. Meanwhile they're already thinking about contract negotiations.

Financing

Can a salad chain become the next big thing in the restaurant business?

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2021

A Deeper Dive: Nancy Kruse, the new menu trends columnist for Restaurant Business, joins the podcast this week to discuss whether Sweetgreen can find enough salad demand to grow big.

Workforce

NLRB makes an unusual move to help unionized restaurant workers get a new contract

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2021

The federal regulator has asked a federal court to direct the parent of Daily Grill to negotiate quickly and responsibly.

Emerging Brands

Seafood boil concept Shell Shack ready to grow behind private-equity boost

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 01, 2021

The seven-unit Dallas-based chain plans to start opening five restaurants a year after its acquisition by TriSpan Partners.

Food

Restaurant menus warm up with winter specials

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 30, 2021

Taste Tracker: Carrabba’s Italian spin on comfort; hearty Mexican fare at Abuelo’s and Taco John’s; Smashburger partners with Rick Bayless; and holiday-ready sweet treats.

Financing

Steak chains are winning the restaurant recovery

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2021

The Bottom Line: Higher prices and demand for celebrations have taken steak chains to new heights. A look at the winners and losers from Q3.

Leadership

José Cil makes his mark

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2021

The CEO of Restaurant Brands International has leveraged a lifetime of relationships to boost his company and become the 2021 Restaurant Leader of the Year.

Leadership

Doug Thompson retires as Texas Roadhouse COO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2021

The longtime company employee had been in the position for three years. The retirement is effective “immediately.”

Financing

Fed chairman: Omicron variant could push inflation pressures ‘well into next year’

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2021

The combination of more inflation concerns and the variant sent restaurant stocks tumbling once again on Tuesday.

Financing

Velvet Taco gets a new private equity owner

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 30, 2021

Leonard Green & Partners, an early investor in Shake Shack, has purchased the majority stake in the fast-growing fast casual from L Catterton, the company announced Tuesday.

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