Corporate Operations: Page 72
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Chipotle rounds out leadership team with 2 new execs
Roger Theodoredis and Tabassum Zalotrawala will take on the roles of chief legal officer and chief development officer, respectively, as the fast casual chain continues its push past high-profile stumbles to become a lifestyle brand.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 14, 2018 -
Court advances KFC employee's claim that lactation room wasn't private
The plaintiff claims she was forced to pump in an office that had a video camera and a window through which co-workers could — and did — watch her.
By Lisa Burden • Dec. 13, 2018 -
40% of McDonald's owners could lose leases, association says
Company franchisees learned about potential financial risks tied to store remodels at an October National Owners Association meeting, escalating tensions with corporate.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Papa John's debuts 'crusto-currency' reward program
The embattled pizza chain riffs on the crytocurrency craze with its improved Papa Rewards program.
By Erica Sweeney • Dec. 11, 2018 -
Major Yelp shareholder calls for board shake-up
Missing earnings in 12 of the last 19 quarters, investors want the review site to step up the pace of innovation and take accountability for missteps.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 11, 2018 -
JUST partners with Toriyama to produce lab-grown wagyu beef
Through the agreement, JUST plans to make the exclusive beef available to more restaurants and at more price points.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 11, 2018 -
NYC vegan chain by Chloe welcomes new CEO
Patrick Hellstrand joins the popular chain with locations in three U.S. cities and London to aid expansion after a $31 million funding round earlier this year.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 7, 2018 -
App connects diners with otherwise unsellable food
Now in seven countries, Too Good To Go lets restaurants sell expiring or excess food at discounted prices to consumers.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 6, 2018 -
Uber Eats tests promoted placement model for restaurants
The program lets restaurants in India to bundle food items together and sell them at a discount in exchange for placement in the app's "specials" section.
By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 5, 2018 -
Fatburger owner adds Mediterranean chain to its menu
FAT Brands gets in on the Mediterranean craze with its purchase of Yalla Mediterranean, bringing its total restaurants to over 300 globally.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 5, 2018 -
Jack in the Box owners take disputes to court
The National Franchisee Association, representing 85% of the company's restaurants, claims that the chain has failed to provide marketing audits and forced unnecessary repair costs on owners.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 5, 2018 -
Shake Shack owner nixes fast casual model at NYC pizzeria
After 15 months as an upscale fast casual restaurant, Union Square Hospitality Group's Martina will switch to a more traditional table-service model.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 5, 2018 -
New executive hires prime Potbelly for a turnaround
Retail veteran and new CFO Thomas Fitzgerald and other key leaders could provide a boost for the company after it has struggled since its 2013 IPO.
By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 4, 2018 -
Strong Thanksgiving dining spend signals growth through New Year's
Spending was up 4.1% Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, with quick-service restaurants posting strong market share fueled by mobile offerings.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 4, 2018 -
Chili's parent company opens first airport Maggiano's in Dallas
It’s not easy for restaurants to permeate the convoluted, high-security system of airports, but when executed well, these locations can be worth the hassle and higher rent costs.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 4, 2018 -
Amazon to close London restaurant delivery service Tuesday
The tech giant's retreat comes just two years after its launch in the city, and amid reports that rival Deliveroo is looking to raise $500 million from investors and double its valuation.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 3, 2018 -
Wind to power more than 1,000 Starbucks stores
The coffee giant has invested $325 million in a wind farm as part of its goal to operate all of its locations with renewable energy.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 3, 2018 -
McDonald's honors 'hamburger menu' creator with Reddit takeover
Reddit users can unlock discounts through the burger chain's app or chat with Norm Cox during an "Ask Me Anything" session today.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 3, 2018 -
Dunkin' hit by online data breach
Hackers used information from other company data breaches to gain access to DD Perks accounts, as well as customer names, emails and passwords.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 30, 2018 -
McDonald's extends renovations deadline to 2022
As tensions with franchisees rise, the chain will let operators delay remodeling — which includes self-order kiosks and extra drive-thru lanes — but at a cost.
By Kristine Sherred • Nov. 29, 2018 -
Report: As major bidder backs out, Papa John's may have to recover on its own
The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Trian Fund Management has pulled itself out of acquisition talks, which sent the restaurant’s shares in a tailspin, and remaining bidders only want a slice of the chain.
By Alicia Kelso • Nov. 28, 2018 -
Q&A
Abuelo's CMO dishes on social influencers and scooping up the growing Gen Z market
The Tex-Mex chain's Renae Scott discusses influencer marketing's challenges and opportunities and what success looks like to the company.
By Jacqueline Renfrow • Nov. 28, 2018 -
Will additional funding for Deliveroo spark a deal with Uber Eats?
The London-based delivery company is reportedly looking to raise up to $500 million from investors to strengthen its current valuation of $2 billion to as much as $4 billion.
By Alicia Kelso • Nov. 27, 2018 -
QSRs to grow 4.6% globally by 2022, bolstered by consumer demand
North America leads the quick-service segment, but growth in Asia and Europe will revive the category as global diners push for unique experiences in convenient packages.
By Kristine Sherred • Nov. 27, 2018 -
Hy-Vee launches delivery from six Market Grille locations
The Des Moines, Iowa-based grocer's latest delivery test includes lunch and dinner options that can be ordered through the restaurant's dedicated app.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 27, 2018