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Former Bloomin’ Brands CEO Bill Allen is now chairman of Founders Table

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 04, 2022

Allen will head the board of directors of the group that includes Chopt Creative Salad Company and Dos Toros Taqueria.

How Obama's personal finance advisor is trying to change the face of restaurants

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 18, 2022

Robbie Robinson, co-founder of the Pendulum Holdings investment and advisory group, partnered with Chopt parent Founder’s Table to bring capital to operators who typically don’t get funding.

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Financing

The real ‘next Chipotle’ was Chipotle all along

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2021

The burrito chain has regained its business model five years after it was lost following its food safety crisis, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

Another fried chicken sandwich and a stuffed pizza crust make menu headlines

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 05, 2021

Taste Tracker: Pizza Hut stuffs it to Papa John’s, Sonic enters the chicken sandwich wars and Dunkin’ buzzes in the new year.

Food

Menus get creative with chicken this fall

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 06, 2020

Taste Tracker: Boston Market’s new flavor combos, Buffalo Wings & Rings goes Korean and veggie variations continue to trend at Ike’s and other chains.

Food