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Chipotle is starting a food-focused accelerator

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2018

Richard Blais and Kimbal Musk are among those who will mentor growing food companies in the Chipotle Aluminaries Project.

Technology

Cheddar’s security breach exposes 567,000 customers to data theft

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 23, 2018

Thieves hacked into a POS system that has since been replaced, the chain’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, said.

Operations

Want to buy a restaurant? Here's how to measure its value

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Aug. 23, 2018

Here are some questions prospective buyers should ask when considering an investment in a leased space, Advice Guy says.

Workforce

Starbucks tests program allowing employees to split time at nonprofit orgs

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 23, 2018

The Starbucks Service Fellows program seeks to boost recruitment and retention through social responsibility.

Financing

Customers come back to casual dining

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2018

In a ho-hum quarter, some full-service chains stood out, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

McDonald's location in New York temporarily closes amid illness reports

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2018

Local and state health officials are looking into reports of 15 people who got sick after eating breakfast sandwiches at the restaurant.

Marketing

4 wild and wacky restaurant marketing gimmicks

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 22, 2018

Operators seek to go viral with the latest unconventional marketing ploys.

Financing

Why some restaurants are losing customers

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

In this week’s podcast, Howard Penney talks industry sales challenges, and a look at some concepts that could be the next big thing.

Financing

John Schnatter takes his case to the public

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

The founder of Papa John’s has started a website and sent a letter to the company’s employees.

Workforce

McDonald’s makes a big pledge to help young workers

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

The company plans to invest $2 million in workforce training in Chicago and pledges to reduce employment barriers for 2 million young people.

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