Year in review

Top 11 restaurant C-suite changes of 2015

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 24, 2015

Here’s a review of the executive changes in 2015 that hold the most profound implications for the business in the years beyond.

Workforce

A trying year for Subway

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 27, 2015

No one would blame the headquarters staff of Subway for ringing out 2015 with a little extra vigor. It was a catastrophic year for the brand, with high profile setbacks and heart-breaking losses. Here’s a recap.

The disruptors of 2015

By Kelly Killian on Dec. 30, 2015

The Donald wasn’t the only one who changed the conversation and set heads wagging with his disruptive actions. The restaurant industry had its share of game-changers, too.

Leadership

This week's restaurant nightmares: Our little secret

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2017

A new scientific discovery could be a pain for all operators. Meanwhile, colleagues continue to illustrate what not to do when situations are trying.

Notable restaurant openings of 2015

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 22, 2015

A number of high-profile chefs opened new outposts during 2015 to answer the question, What’s next? Here’s a look at those and other 2015 restaurant openings worth noting.

Leadership

The real-estate mogul vs. the restaurateur: Donald Trump edition

By Kelsey Squire on Dec. 25, 2015

A look at the tycoon’s notable rows with industry players this year.

The year’s top ouches for restaurateurs

By Alaina Lancaster on Dec. 28, 2015

While restaurateurs tack Spongebob Band-Aids to their wounds, lets take a second to reflect on the biggest legislative and regulatory blows of the year.

Marketing

15 vocab additions from 2015

By Sara Rush Wirth and Peter Romeo on Dec. 31, 2015

Every year, the dictionary has to update its list of entries. As an industry, we too have to revamp our vernacular to include terms and phrases flying out of the mouths of restaurateurs—and customers. Here’s a list of the buzzy phrases that caught fire among industry folks this year.

Marketing

2015’s marketing highs and lows

By Kelsey Squire on Dec. 10, 2015

A look back reveals which restaurant chains struck out, and which ones knocked it out of the park.

Technology

8 top tech developments of 2015

By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 23, 2015

Restaurants are realizing they need to pay as much attention to technology as they traditionally have to such success factors as food and operations. Here are the developments that demanded that focus in the past year.

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