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Sonic hit with security breach believed to affect 5M patrons

Experts say the hacking could be one of the largest to date.

This week’s restaurant nightmares: Heart stoppers

Wait—isn't Halloween still weeks away? That didn't spare restaurants from the sort of scary stories that are usually told around a campfire. The evil this time came from snakes, clowns and liars.

Leadership

Chipotle turns over burger concept to Richard Blais

The celebrity chef and TV star will assume operational responsibility, freeing Steve Ells to concentrate on his first brainchild, Chipotle.

Workforce

Texas' post-Harvey restaurant problem: Not enough cars

Employees are struggling to get to work because their vehicles were destroyed, forcing restaurants to get creative.

Financing

Pie Five looks past fast casual to stem sales slide

The pizza chain is eying standard features of casual dining and quick-service restaurants in its bid to bounce back.

Marketing

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Freeze frame

With change coming to the restaurant industry at warp speed, here's a snapshot of developments that signal where we might be barreling.

Leadership

Apple Store co-creator to lead Tender Greens' expansion

New President Denyelle Bruno joins the 24-unit chain after serving at the Drybar hairstyling specialist.

Technology

Learn it or die: Tech set to reshape restaurants

Presenters at FSTEC, the annual conference for technology leaders, sketched out what's next for restaurateurs. Attendees learned the tech revolution of recent years was nothing compared to what's about to reshape the business.

Leadership