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Beverage

McDonald’s joins forces with Starbucks to improve cups

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2018

The burger chain said it is committing $5 million to a partnership to develop a recyclable or compostable cup.

Leadership

John Schnatter regrets stepping down at Papa John’s

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2018

The founder has hired a high-powered attorney and has taken aim at the company’s board.

Leadership

Papa John’s tries divorcing itself from John Schnatter

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 16, 2018

The company wants its founder to stop doing media appearances after a series of interviews over the weekend.

Leadership

Darden changes leadership of Cheddar’s, Seasons 52

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 16, 2018

Dave George is overseeing Cheddar's, and John Martin will be responsible for Seasons 52.

Operations

Casual dining’s other problem: Bad employee hygiene

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 16, 2018

New research shows that restaurant customers may eat elsewhere because of employees’ dirty fingernails or uniforms.

Marketing

How John Schnatter’s problems have damaged Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 16, 2018

In a special episode of RB’s podcast, "A Deeper Dive," Technomic's Robert Byrne talks about Papa John’s reputation challenges.

Financing

Cost increases hurt Luby’s Cafeteria

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 16, 2018

The company says it needs to “critically evaluate” all of its locations amid a widening loss.

Leadership

Peet’s Coffee nabs Wrigley candy exec as new CEO

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 16, 2018

The coffee company is looking to expand its retail business.

Marketing

The 10 most alluring LTOs on menus in June

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 13, 2018

Consumers were tempted by these limited-time offers featured in chain restaurants.

Financing

What High Bluff Capital sees in Quiznos

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 13, 2018

The chain’s new owner sees opportunity in buying shrinking restaurant chains, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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