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Starbucks, Yum!, Carrabba’s top Forbes’ list of best restaurant employers

 May 26, 2015

Among the surprises: Hard Rock ranking as Number 4 and the QuickTrip c-store operation, at Number 6, being regarded as a restaurant chain.

Technology

Starbucks completes domestic rollout of Mobile Order & Pay

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 23, 2015

An upswing in sales from phone-toting consumers has prompted Starbucks to complete the U.S. rollout of its Mobile Order & Pay service more than three months ahead of schedule.

Pizza Hut delivers an education break to employees

By Kelsey Squire on Dec. 16, 2015

A new initiative from the chain helps workers earn college credit and defray the cost of getting a degree.

Lessons learned during Starbucks' rise to the top

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 14, 2016

Howard Behar’s guiding principle in shepherding Starbucks along that path was his people-first philosophy, with an emphasis on conjuring the right culture.

Starbucks faces a big recall

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2016

Customers are being asked to return metal drinking straws after some children cut their mouths.

Starbucks says goodbye to Evenings

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 10, 2017

The chain has ceased the sale of booze at over 400 restaurants.

Marketing

How to draw guests with next-gen loyalty

By Jill Failla on Jun. 13, 2017

Punch cards are a thing of the past; these new initiatives are meeting modern needs at top chains.

Operations

Starbucks settles its lawsuit over Teavana closures

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2018

The settlement with Simon Property Group would apparently allow some locations to shut down.

Consumer Trends

Teens name their top 5 restaurant chains

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2018

The new heart throb: Chick-fil-A.

Up to speed

By Bill Main on Oct. 08, 2003

Fast Company is a magazine for, about and inspirational to organizations that embody the attributes that define the best ways to compete, work, and win. In "Is Your Company Up To Speed," from the June 2003 issue, Fast Company poses these questions to businesses who want to be "fast."

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