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Workforce

Courts draw lines on off-the-clock pay for restaurant staff

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2018

Recent rulings clarify when restaurants are obliged to pay employees for ancillary activities.

Marketing

McDonald’s tries its own ‘currency’

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 30, 2018

The company is giving out a “MacCoin” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Big Mac.

Marketing

White Castle expands delivery with DoorDash

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 30, 2018

The company has delivery available at nearly 300 locations.

Financing

Marketing shifts bring gains for Outback Steakhouse and some sister brands

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2018

A more local approach to marketing is taking hold at Bloomin’ Brands, while discounting takes a back seat.

Operations

The Big Mac family gets its newest McDonald’s franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 29, 2018

Nick Delligatti, the great-grandson of Big Mac inventor Jim Delligatti, becomes McDonald’s first fourth-generation operator.

Financing

Dunkin’ Donuts earmarks $100M for beverage repositioning

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2018

The investment follows the chain’s strongest comps gain since 2016.

Financing

World politics hit McDonald’s

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2018

Brexit and trade negotiations impact the company’s labor costs, and its traffic, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Starbucks reports sluggish same-store sales growth for Q3

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 27, 2018

The coffee giant looks to expand in the South and middle America while continuing to search for its next Frappuccino.

Financing

Names are the game for Del Taco

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2018

The company hopes personal introductions elevate service—and sales.

Operations

BJ’s sees significant jump in same-store sales

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 27, 2018

The casual-dining chain reported a 5.6% increase in comps for its second quarter.

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