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Should Cracker Barrel get out of the gift shop business?
Reality Check: The retail component of the family dining concept drew off sales and profits during the brand's most recent quarter. Maybe it's time to leave the shops out of future Cracker Barrels.
Financing
Wendy's, whose chairman is an activist, may be getting an activist
The Bottom Line: Activist investor Blackwells apparently plans to nominate “several directors” to the burger chain’s board, according to Reuters.
Financing
Yes, there is such a thing as too fast in the quick-service world
The Bottom Line: In a world of digital orders and drive-thrus, friendly service actually matters more than speed.