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Financing

As fears of recession grow, here’s a look at who may do best, and worst

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2022

The Bottom Line: An economic downturn appears likely, which sent stocks tumbling again on Monday. We can find clues about potential winners and losers from the Great Recession.

Operations

Inside Panera’s to-go store strategy

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 13, 2022

One month after opening its first digital-only, seat-less restaurant, the all-day bakery-café chain reports “very promising” results and is making plans to open more around the country.

Technology

Ghost Financial wants to help build a ghost kitchen utopia

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 10, 2022

Despite considerable hurdles, the fintech startup believes Americans will be getting most of their meals from ghost kitchens by 2027.

Technology

Meet restaurants’ new robotic workforce

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 09, 2022

Hundreds of operations are now using automatons to perform tasks typically handled by humans. Here’s a look at what the bots are doing and how it’s making a difference.

Financing

Gas prices soar to $5 a gallon

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 09, 2022

The Bottom Line: The price of fuel hits a key psychological number. Will the consumer start responding?

Technology

Restaurants' race for more tech could leave customers in the dust

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 09, 2022

Tech Check: Guests want good service, not more technology. Restaurants need to get better at walking that line.

Financing

To Starbucks’ next CEO: good luck

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2022

The Bottom Line: The job is one of the industry’s most visible and lucrative positions, but it comes with a big caveat, as the previous chief executive found out.

Leadership

6 innovations that trace back to Howard Johnson's

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2022

Reality Check: If you think the now-defunct brand did little more than popularize fried clams, read on.

Financing

Sardar Biglari calls for the ouster of Cracker Barrel’s CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2022

The Bottom Line: The owner of Steak n Shake, who has tried and failed repeatedly to get on the Cracker Barrel board or get it to pay a higher dividend, wants Sandra Cochran replaced.

Financing

The inside story of Taco Bell’s newest and most innovative store design

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2022

The company’s four-lane “Defy” concept is getting ready to open and could revolutionize the fast-food drive-thru. But that is only part of the story.

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