Operations
Chipotle raises menu prices in California up to 7%
California's AB1228 pushed the fast-casual chain's wage up 20% and menu price hikes will cover the cost. But with first-quarter traffic up more than 5%, Chipotle officials are not worried.
Financing
For Papa Murphy's, a cut in SNAP benefits came at a bad time
The take-and-bake pizza chain saw a steep drop in sales from customers on SNAP benefits, just as weather and consumer concerns hit restaurants.