Starbucks

Employees of a Starbucks among the Orlando victims

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 13, 2016

The coffee chain expressed its condolences and noted that schedules might be adjusted to help all employees touched by the tragedy.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: To-and-fro edition

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 11, 2016

Not the least of this week's dizzying moments was the quick recast of the new overtime-pay rules into a giant question mark.

Starbucks to eliminate seats in latest format

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 31, 2017

The store, open only to employees, will only fill pick-up orders.

Food

The 5 most craveable LTOs in October: Men vs. women

By Lizzy Freier on Nov. 06, 2017

Men and women each reveal which chain limited-time offers they deem most craveable.

Technology

Starbucks tests digital menu boards

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 09, 2018

The move aims to boost sluggish p.m. sales by promoting select items.

The Healthy Pantry: Top Health Hits of the Year

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 07, 2008

"Healthy eating is hotter than ever” touts the industry newsletter Food Channel TrendWire, highlighting these top trends:

WaWa Claims and Names the 'Fast-Casual-to-Go' Segment

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 04, 2012

As WaWa expands south into Florida, it has redesigned its prototype, upgraded its menu and ramped up service.

The method to Starbucks’ magic

By Dina Berta on Mar. 03, 2014

Starbucks is a master at harnessing the next best thing—and doing so before and better than everyone else. Here's how.

Panera Bread CEO: Don't bring your guns into our restaurants

Sep. 09, 2014

Instead of setting a policy of no guns in stores, the bakery chain’s CEO requests that customers leave their firearms at home, citing the distraction from “Panera warmth.”

Restaurant sales to rise 3.8% this year, NRA says

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 27, 2015

The gains will still be moderate, but better than the prior two years. Food costs and margin pressures are different matters.

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