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What do consumers really think about plant-based menu items?

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 26, 2019

They're more likely to buy dishes labeled "plant-based" versus those described as "vegetarian" or "vegan," according to Technomic research.

Financing

Punch Bowl-Cracker Barrel partnership hits a speed bump

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 26, 2019

An easier-to-develop Punch Bowl prototype was shuttered after four months.

Workforce

On The Border settles harassment suit for $100K

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 26, 2019

The action alleged that a cook was subjected to racial slurs from co-workers.

Financing

Luby’s losses deepen to $9.1M for Q4

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 26, 2019

The company posted a decline in comps on a drop in traffic for all three of its restaurant brands and announced an outsourcing of several headquarters functions.

Emerging Brands

Pink Taco founder Harry Morton has died

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 25, 2019

Morton, 38, came from a long line of restaurateurs.

Leadership

Carrols names Anthony Hull CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 25, 2019

The former Realogy Holdings executive will take over financial leadership for the big Burger King and Popeyes operator.

Financing

McDonald’s agrees to pay $26M in wage lawsuit

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 25, 2019

The company agreed to change certain practices related to overtime pay and meal breaks to settle a 6-year-old California complaint.

Operations

Calif. restaurants sue to preserve gas cooking

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 25, 2019

The California Restaurant Association has filed a lawsuit to overturn Berkeley’s ban on the construction of kitchens powered by natural gas.

Marketing

Wingstop names a new CMO

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 22, 2019

Christina Clarke becomes the fast-casual chain’s third marketing head in the past 18 months.

Emerging Brands

What should operators know about Chicago’s massive new food hall?

By Patricia Cobe and Heather Lalley on Nov. 22, 2019

The latest Time Out Market is a 50,000-square-foot showcase of the city’s top chefs.

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