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Leadership

Who's on your fantasy restaurant-management team?

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 28, 2023

Reality Check: Why bother with fantasy football when the ideal virtual C-suite is waiting to be picked? Here's my roster.

Emerging Brands

A pair of retail-restaurant hybrids join forces in Chicago

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 27, 2023

Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen & Market, which offer both freshly made meals and groceries, are merging to create Outfox Hospitality.

Financing

How the new hybrid workforce has changed U.S. restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 27, 2023

More than 40% of U.S. employees work at least part-time at home. The impact on where and how people dine out has been significant.

Food

IHOP ties into 'Wonka' movie with themed LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 27, 2023

The family-dining chain launches eight menu items Monday inspired by the film’s story—and they’re not all chocolate.

Emerging Brands

Savory promotes two execs as platform grows

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 27, 2023

Weeks after announcing its latest investment, the Utah-based multi-concept platform and private-equity fund names two finance leaders to new positions.

Financing

The Subway saga takes another turn

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 27, 2023

The Bottom Line: Just when we thought the massive deal was set to go through, the feds stepped in to have their say.

Food

Veggie Grill evolves the menu to keep pace with plant-based trends

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 27, 2023

Behind the Menu: Since the fast casual’s start in 2006, many new meat and dairy alternatives have come to market and consumers’ health perceptions have changed. Veggie Grill has been forced to change too.

Operations

Founder of Slater's 50/50 grows 'plug-and-play' portfolio

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 22, 2023

Being opportunistic with real estate requires flexibility with finding the right concept, contends Scott Slater. Is the ability to swap out brands a solution?

Operations

Labor groups nominate 3 to the Starbucks board

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2023

The Strategic Organizing Center, a coalition of labor groups, is targeting the coffee giant’s board, arguing that the company’s fight against unions hurts the brand.

Food

Wings land on Popeyes' menu nationwide in five flavors

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 22, 2023

The chicken chain is permanently introducing wings on Wednesday, adding three new variations.

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