Operations

A no-frills steak concept takes simplicity to the extreme

Five-unit Medium Rare serves one item for one price. “It’s boring,” admits co-founder Mark Bucher, but it works.

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Financing

For McDonald's, an already strange year ends on a stranger note

The Bottom Line: The fast-food giant is again the recipient of unwitting publicity, this time over the capture of the alleged killer of United Healthcare’s CEO.

Emerging Brands

How Tony Gemignani is growing an agnostic pizza empire

In an increasingly polarized world, Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco is a place where the most rabid fans of New York, Roman, Detroit or any other style of pizza can dine together. It's an idea owner Tony Gemignani plans to grow with Slice House.

Food

Potbelly expands core menu without overcomplicating things

Behind the Menu: Four new sauces, two sandwiches and two toppings provide more choice and encourage customization without burdening operations.