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Cosi CEO to sell his franchise to the Boston-based chain

Jan. 21, 2015

Cosi CEO RJ Dourney has copied the operations of his former charge, the Boston-based franchise Hearthstone Associates, to spark a turnaround at the fast-casual chain. Now, Cosi is buying the model group from Dourney and his partners.

Falling into the gender gap

By Kelly Killian on Mar. 04, 2014

Why finding the industry’s female stars is tough.

Calif. moves closer to $15 wage

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 28, 2016

The governor is expected to join legislative leaders in pushing a bill drafted Saturday.

Schlotzsky’s names Monte Jump VP of global marketing

By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 11, 2015

The former COO and CMO of Back Yard Burgers is tasked with growing the sandwich chain’s international presence.

Leadership

Upstart Fish City Grill hooks big-chain vet as new president

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2018

Dave Orenstein is joining the 19-unit venture after serving as CEO of Lone Star, among other casual players.

Sysco’s $8.2B U.S. Foods merger may spoil: source

Jan. 30, 2015

An unidentified source told the New York Post that regulators have subpoenaed a third party for more info before green lighting the $8.2-billion deal.