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3 battlefronts threatening restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 07, 2018

Not all the fights threatening trouble for restaurants are raging within the industry proper.

Marketing

Starbucks launches members-only Facebook group to promote its fall beverages

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 07, 2018

The Leaf Rakers Society group fuels consumer excitement for the coffee chain’s pumpkin-spice offerings.

Leadership

Asian Box appoints former Halal Guys exec Mike Speck as CEO

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 07, 2018

Speck takes over the top spot from Asian Box founder Frank Klein, who will become a brand ambassador for Asian Box.

Financing

Technomic-GroundTruth partnership aims to enhance restaurant traffic intelligence

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2018

The data firms will combine forces to provide more granular data on who is visiting restaurants and when.

Leadership

P.F. Chang’s chief executive Michael Osanloo named Portillo’s CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2018

He will take over in October for Keith Kinsey, who is retiring.

Leadership

French chef Joel Robuchon dies at 73

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 06, 2018

The chef, who earned more Michelin stars than any other, operated restaurants on several continents.

Financing

El Torito owner files for its 2nd bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2018

Real Mex Restaurants files for debt protection and has a buyer willing to pay $47 million.

Financing

Which Wich founder buys Paciugo Gelato Caffe

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2018

Sinelli Concepts International has acquired the 32-unit gelato chain.

Marketing

Jason Alexander is KFC’s new colonel

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2018

The former “Seinfeld” actor will be pushing the chain’s family-focused $20 Fill Ups.

Financing

Shake Shack shares tumble on news of delayed new unit openings

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 03, 2018

Labor shortages and permitting issues are contributing to the chain's slowdown.

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