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Silicon Valley’s CloudChef wants to be the Spotify of food
The startup founded by three college friends says it can replicate the work of famous chefs, expanding access to one-of-a-kind meals.
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Red Lobster, private equity, and the problem of asset sales
The Bottom Line: Eight years after Darden sold the seafood chain, it is closing locations, talking about a “turnaround” and seeking rent concessions.
Financing
McDonald’s steps out of the political shadows
The Bottom Line: The burger giant traditionally lets others do all the talking on major political issues. But more recently it has made its voice heard on topics like California's business climate or crime in Chicago.