Corporate Operations: Page 28
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Starbucks unionization efforts
Starbucks workers vote to form union at 1 out of 3 NY stores
At a Buffalo location, the union organizing committee secured a 19 to 8 majority vote in favor of unionization. The Hamburg store voted against unionization, and no definitive results are available yet for its Cheektowaga unit.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Dec. 9, 2021 -
McDonald’s pledges $250M to finance disadvantaged franchisee candidates
The Golden Arches is rolling out a recruitment initiative designed to grow diversity among domestic and international operators.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 9, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
sam edwards via Getty ImagesTrendlineMenu development
Restaurants big and small are experimenting with their menus to align with the preferences of on-the-go diners and mitigate the impact of rising food costs, supply chain disruption and shrinking consumer discretionary funds.
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California Pizza Kitchen debuts domestic franchising program
Just over a year after the full-service pizza chain emerged from bankruptcy, it has shifted its focus to U.S. growth alongside increased global development.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 9, 2021 -
Small businesses raise wages at record pace
As inflation rises and "help wanted" signs go unanswered, restaurants are raising wages at the fastest rate in many years.
By Jim Tyson • Dec. 8, 2021 -
Deep Dive // Reef Technology's expansion
Reef's ghost kitchen expansion mired in permit, health inspection infractions
In the Sunshine State alone, more than one-third of active Reef mobile kitchen licenses had high-level health and safety infractions, Restaurant Dive found.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Dec. 2, 2021 -
Starbucks, Amazon Go open cashierless store concept in NYC
The two plan to open additional stores in 2022, as more retailers experiment with grab-and-go technology.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 19, 2021 -
Sweetgreen goes public with $364M IPO
The fast casual company, which isn't yet profitable, plans to use technology to increase restaurant-level margins and average unit volumes.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 18, 2021 -
Retrieved from McDonald's USA on November 10, 2021
McDonald's duets with Mariah Carey to celebrate the holidays
In a tie-up with the "All I Want For Christmas Is You" singer, the chain will supercharge its celebrity-powered efforts through 12 days of free items.
By Chris Kelly • Nov. 12, 2021 -
Panera Brands plans to go public
Danny Meyer's special purpose acquisition company, USHG Acquisition Corp., will become a cornerstone investor in Panera Brands and Meyer will invest directly in the company once it goes public.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 9, 2021 -
Q&A
P.F. Chang's wants to offer self-delivery nationwide by 2023
Candice Barnett, VP of off-premise dining, discusses how the service is performing and why staffing a delivery fleet is worth it despite labor pressures.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 4, 2021 -
McDonald's powers up 'Friendsgaming' livestream with FaZe Clan to unite gamers
As part of the event riffing on the Friendsgiving concept, the duo created a merchandise pack of co-branded gaming gear and DoorDash delivery codes.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 2, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Why franchisors are targeting Texas and Florida
A friendly business environment, strong population growth and lax COVID-19 restrictions have made the two states popular for franchise expansion.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 1, 2021 -
Sponsored by T-Mobile For Business
Emerging technologies call for robust data network
Data-driven decisions will expand beyond sales and staffing applications to guest services, supply-chain logistics and menu development, allowing restaurants to adapt what to sell in real-time as demand dictates.
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KFC scores new CMO with Nintendo's Nick Chavez
With more than 11 years at Nintendo of America, the executive has deep industry knowledge that reflects the growing importance of gaming and digital to consumer-facing brands.
By Chantal Tode • Oct. 29, 2021 -
McDonald's workers strike in protest of alleged sexual harassment
The fast food chain has been embroiled in controversy regarding its culture for some time.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 28, 2021 -
Retrieved from Starbucks on January 27, 2021
Starbucks will raise hourly wage floor to $15 a year ahead of schedule
The coffee chain's U.S. workers will be paid $15 to $23 an hour next summer, with an average of nearly $17.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 28, 2021 -
Q&A
How McAlister's plans to become a $1B brand by 2024
Chief Brand Officer Mike Freeman discusses how franchisees are supporting the deli chain's growth goal to reach over 650 units.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 28, 2021 -
Dig raises $65M to fuel expansion, employee benefits
The vegetable-centric restaurant plans to use the funding to reopen units closed during the pandemic and add locations in new markets, growing from 30 to 60 units in the next three years.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 27, 2021 -
Zaxby's taps former El Pollo Loco chief as CEO
Bernard Acoca will take the helm of the chicken chain in January, and co-founder and current CEO Zach McLeroy will transition to chairman.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 26, 2021 -
Sweetgreen expects to double its footprint as a public company
The fast casual chain, which had 140 locations as of the end of September, expects to diversify its real estate with drive-thru and pickup only locations.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 26, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Franchisees are flocking to fast casuals to grow. Here’s why.
As the segment shows greater resiliency compared to casual dining, restaurant operators are making deals for expansion, taking advantage of a real estate surplus and rebounding traffic.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 25, 2021 -
Portillo's eyes 600 units following its $405M IPO
CEO Michael Osanloo said the Chicago-based chain's new capital structure allows it to pay off significant debt, and it expects to open locations in nearby Midwestern states and the Sunbelt.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 22, 2021 -
Panera aims to be carbon negative by 2050
The chain also unveiled a slate of sustainability goals for 2025, including more reusable packaging and renewable energy.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 20, 2021 -
McDonald's US corporate stores reach gender pay parity
The burger giant currently pays women globally 99.85 cents on the dollar for similar work completed by men, but expects to hit pay parity worldwide in 2022.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 19, 2021 -
Restaurants are plotting aggressive franchise expansion. Here’s where — and why.
Surging diner demand, strong franchising sales and second-generation real estate left by shuttered eateries have created a market primed for expansion, with chains targeting Southern states with lax COVID-19 rules.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 18, 2021