News

Focus Brands names Jim Holthouser CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 20, 2020

The operator of Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon and other concepts named the former Hilton executive to replace the retiring Steve DeSutter.

Marketing

Calif. bill would force third-party deliverers to share customer info

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 19, 2020

The latest in a flurry of bills aimed at regulating the services would apply only to certain pieces of data, and only upon request once a year.

Operations

Amid rising wing prices, Wingstop mulls other chicken possibilities

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 19, 2020

The chain reported 12.2% same-store sales growth for Q4, despite bone-in wing prices climbing 7.6%.

Financing

Subway works to rebuild its business

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 19, 2020

A management overhaul and major layoffs signal a sense of urgency, but renewed complaints from operators over a new discount show the chain has a ways to go, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Workforce

What are the best foodservice places to work?

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 19, 2020

A new ranking shows innkeepers may have a better perception within the workforce than most restaurant operations do.

Financing

Burger King hopes mold gets you to buy more Whoppers

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 19, 2020

The chain is eliminating artificial preservatives and using a moldy Whopper to advertise it.

Financing

How Barcelona Wine Bar survived the acquisitions roller coaster

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 19, 2020

CEO Adam Halberg joins "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the chain and its approach to delivery and service.

Financing

An activist wants to add directors to Potbelly’s board

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 19, 2020

Potbelly will consider input from the Vann A. Avedisian Trust regarding the nomination of potential directors at the chain’s annual shareholders meeting.

Financing