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Papa John’s Founder Regrets Resigning as Chairman

6 years ago

That's what he regrets? We can think of a long list of regrettable actions that rank well above resigning.

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Some Fast Food Chains Drop Non-Compete Rules for Low-Wage Workers

6 years ago

Great win by the Attorney General. We look forward to seeing the remaining chains drop the rules, too.

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Papa John’s Founder Out as Chairman After Latest Failure

6 years ago

It's unfortunate he was given enough responsibility within the company — after all that's happened — that it came to this. We've felt Schnatter had to go for a long time.

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Oprah Takes a Stake in True Food Kitchen

6 years ago

Can True Food Kitchen deliver the same quality of ingredients at scale that it currently does? That's the big question, and we are a little worried considering Centerbridge Partners' track record managing P.F. Chang's decline in quality.

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Bluestone Lane Raises $19.5 Million in Bid to Build an Avocado Toast Empire

6 years ago

Related Cos.' RSE Ventures is one of the more ambitious — and innovative — investors in growing restaurant brands.

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Top Fast Food Chains Don’t Want Their Minimum Wage Workers to Change Jobs

6 years ago

Cry us a river. We understand the labor challenges of restaurants quite well. But this is about chains squeezing franchisees and franchisees screwing workers. For reference, the CEOs of three of the four lead brands in these cases — Burger King, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Wendy’s — made $14.4 million, $5.3 million, and $5.1 million last year, respectively. And their non-competes top out at a year, and only if they're fired for cause.

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Chipotle’s Move to California Results in Over 400 Job Losses in Colorado and New York

6 years ago

It's a big blow for the majority of Chipotle's corporate employees who have called Denver home for decades. CEO Brian Niccol has a lot to prove as he uproots the company and takes a select number of people with him to Newport Beach.

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Shake Shack Shake-Up as 3 Top Executives Depart

6 years ago

The recent departures offer an opportunity for Shake Shack to rethink its approach in various departments.

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Traffic Growth at Fast Casual Chain Restaurants Is Slowing

6 years ago

As traffic slows down, fast casual chains have to step it up in other areas — menu innovation, easy ordering options — in order to keep bringing diners back.

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Chipotle’s Revised Strategy: Closing Stores and Launching Loyalty

6 years ago

The team has clearly identified what needs to be fixed at Chipotle. Now, it's a matter of rolling out those changes and making sure that customers approve.

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Can the Best Part of the Muffin Save McDonald’s Breakfast?

6 years ago

The chain's all-day breakfast announcement was great press, but McDonald's hasn't done much beyond pushing its tried-and-true favorites to an all-day crowd.

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Chipotle’s New CEO Wants to Sell You Milkshakes and Quesadillas

6 years ago

Even if you don't like Taco Bell, you have to be impressed by its ability to target new food items and more times of the day in which to sell them. Niccol appears to be reverting to a successful playbook here.

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