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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.

Financing

Is $300M too little for Zoes Kitchen?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

A large shareholder says that $12.75 per share “undervalues” the fast-casual chain, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Red Robin airs a plan to rebound through more dine-in traffic

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2018

The casual chain acknowledges it was surprised by the drop-off in dining room business, and suggests much of it was self-inflicted.

Financing

How will the California move impact Chipotle?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2018

Companies move headquarters all the time, but it can be disruptive, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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