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Food

The scoop on today’s ice cream trends

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 23, 2018

Classic flavors and surprising new combos are keeping customers cool.

Operations

Cyclospora outbreak linked to McDonald’s salads grows to 163 cases in 10 states

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 23, 2018

The chain is working with government officials to determine exactly which ingredients might have been contaminated with the parasite.

Financing

Garbanzo owners buy stake in La Boulangerie

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 23, 2018

The investment comes with plans to expand both restaurant brands while also developing new concepts.

Financing

JAB: The new restaurant powerhouse

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2018

Here's a look at JAB's acquisitions and restaurant concepts.

Financing

Krispy Kreme to buy a majority stake in Insomnia Cookies

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2018

The cookie chain will operate as a stand-alone company following the sale.

Leadership

They said what?: When restaurant execs go rogue

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 20, 2018

John Schnatter is the latest in a long string of restaurant founders and executives to say something their brands deeply regretted. Here’s a look at some of the better-known instances from the past.

Operations

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Trend adjustments

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 20, 2018

Subtle tweaks signal changes in the way the off-premise boom and other influences are shaping the restaurant business.

Financing

Who will benefit from Papa John’s challenges?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2018

Pizza Hut stands to gain the most, but the problems will roil the market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Consumer Trends

Can menu uniqueness boost visits in casual dining?

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 20, 2018

Consumers give high marks to six chains that differentiate the menu and experience.

Financing

Rising sales tax Domino’s supply chain

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 19, 2018

The company is adding supply chain capacity amid rapidly growing demand.

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