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Panera opens a pick-up-only store

The first Panera To Go, which opened on Chicago’s North Side last month, has no dining room. Two more digital-only locations are planned to open this year, the bakery-café chain said.

Operations

Shake Shack frustrated by clogs in its new-restaurant pipeline

The burger chain planned to open up to 50 new units this year but has pared that down to 40 to 45 stores because of a variety of delays and slowdowns. Many will have to open in the fourth quarter.

The Teamsters says it's ready to strike, and the distributor reports it's developing contingencies.

The company unveiled a 900-square-foot drive-thru-only location among its new designs, which also include a larger version with a 24-seat dining room.

The 38-unit brand is converting some locations to counter service in an effort to speed up operations.

The administration intends to use a combination of sticks and carrots to update building codes.

AMC's newest facility features seat delivery and far more than popcorn. A bar is coming.

Working Lunch: In some instances, public companies would also have to specify the contributions of suppliers and customers.

Join payments fraud specialists from Visa and Verifi on Tuesday, June 7 at 2 p.m. EDT to learn how restaurants can prevent bad actors.

At the core of every business is risk. The risks operators take on and the strategies used to protect employees and the investment can make the difference between long-term success and disaster. Fo...

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