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ChowNow unveils tool to help restaurants grow digital footprint fast

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 05, 2021

The Order Better Network allows operators to create listings on more than a dozen online properties simultaneously.

Leadership

BurgerFi’s chief legal officer resigns

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 05, 2021

Ross Goldstein had been with the fast-casual burger chain for nine years. He receives 7,500 shares of BurgerFi stock as part of his exit package.

Marketing

Chick-fil-A remains teens’ favorite chain

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2021

Starbucks, Chipotle, McDonald’s and Olive Garden also top the survey from Piper Sandler.

Operations

Salmonella outbreak worsens as the source eludes investigators

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 04, 2021

The infection has now sickened 419 consumers in 35 states, with 66 people hospitalized.

Operations

3 restaurant situations worth watching

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 04, 2021

RB's Reality Check wonders whether these backburner events be the first sign of potentially disruptive trends.

Leadership

Remembering Phil Viscidi

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 04, 2021

A member of the Restaurant Business team for decades, the Boston native was crucial in fueling the title's evolution as the restaurant and media industries changed.

Technology

Tech roundup: Cousins Subs changes course on its ghost kitchen

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 04, 2021

The chain realized the delivery-only location would be a great place for an actual restaurant. Also, Bennigan’s teams up with Reef, the “Cake Boss” gets a virtual brand and more.

Financing

J. Alexander's shareholders win after a long, weird process

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 04, 2021

Shareholders ultimately got the better end of the deal, but it took years, a pandemic and some strange proposals to get there, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Marketing

McDonald’s promises net zero emissions by 2050

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 04, 2021

The burger giant said it would work with its operators, suppliers and other partners to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions in a bid to fight climate change.

Technology

Kitchen United acquires NYC competitor Zuul

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 04, 2021

The ghost kitchen company will use Zuul's technology and network to gain a foothold in the Big Apple.

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