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What does Hortons see in the deal?

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 26, 2014

Burger King’s motives for a proposed $11-billion takeover of Tim Hortons have been much discussed. But what would be the motives for Hortons?

Beverages are Panera’s next target in transparency push

 By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 31, 2017

The chain says it will be the first national restaurant brand to post calorie and sugar details for its full line of self-serve drinks.

Leadership

Restaurant Business names Panera Bread’s Ron Shaich 2018 Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 14, 2018

The industry innovator and icon will be honored at the upcoming Restaurant Leadership Conference.

Chicken sandwiches

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 27, 2008

From quickservice to fine-dining, the chicken sandwich is being updated with bolder flavors, on-trend ingredients, artisan breads and chef touches.

Workforce

3 trendlettes we’re watching

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 07, 2015

The beginning of the year brings an outpouring of predictions from industry watchers (including us; we did a whole series, including this one). Here are three that made few if any of those lists, yet are already looking like possible trends for 2015.

Panera's acquisition by the numbers

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2017

The bakery-cafe chain's pending acquisition by JAB Holdings is one of the biggest restaurant deals ever. Here are some other indications of the sale, along with metrics on what the transaction could mean for the industry.

Operations

E. coli outbreak has authorities checking Panera Breads in N.J.

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2018

The officials stress that they have no confirmation the chain was where eight people contracted the bacteria.

Beyond the blue plate

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 01, 2010

A study by the Pew Research Center found that 93% of the growth in the U.S. labor force from 2006 to 2016 will be among workers ages 55 and older.

Panera’s Kish honored with Leader in Foodservice Award

Mar. 11, 2015

The fast-casual powerhouse’s menu has been the foundation for the emergence of Panera 2.0, the honor’s presenter noted.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Reverse is the new forward

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 28, 2017

Some big chains are reversing themselves on customization, delivery, portioning and new-age staffing moves.

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