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Leadership

McDonald’s adds Catherine Engelbert to its board

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2019

The former Deloitte CEO is currently the commissioner of the WNBA.

Marketing

Pizza Hut’s U.S. brand chief departs

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2019

No reason was given for the departure of Marianne Radley after just more than a year as U.S. chief brand officer.

Operations

Romaine E. coli outbreak spreads to 23 states

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 06, 2019

Authorities are still looking at possible sources in the Salinas growing area of California.

Workforce

Restaurants kept adding jobs in November

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2019

The industry has added more than 300,000 employees over the past year, and it shows no signs of slowing down.

Financing

Black Box: Sales improved in November, but there’s a catch

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2019

A late Thanksgiving, and not organic sales, gave November the appearance of a strong month, so expect a chilly December.

Marketing

The definitive 2019 chain restaurant gift guide

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2019

Just in time for the holidays: More restaurant-branded merch than ever before.

Leadership

Buddy’s Pizza names Burton Heiss CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2019

The former Nando’s executive takes over for acting CEO Jim Balis.

Leadership

John Schnatter sues agency over his ouster from Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2019

The pizza chain’s founder is suing Laundry Service, saying the ad agency deliberately leaked details from a conference call in a dispute with the company.

Emerging Brands

How a fine-dining chef is bringing adventurous tacos to the suburbs

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 05, 2019

Victor Albisu’s Taco Bamba is drawing long lines by serving unexpected ingredients.

Financing

The Palm goes on sale as its owners squabble

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 05, 2019

A federal judge cleared the way despite protests from one side in the fierce family battle.

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