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Hooters is up for sale

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2018

The company is looking for buyers three years after its last sale attempt.

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

17 CEO changes shaking up the restaurant industry this summer

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 17, 2018

The chief executive position is proving to be a volatile one. And the chairman role isn’t stable either.

Leadership

Who would Restaurant Business draft as restaurant all-stars

By Peter Romeo and Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 17, 2018

Trout? Harper? Judge? Step aside, MLB. Here are the real standouts to watch this summer, as determined by some critical fans.

Leadership

Scott Shotter named Back Yard Burgers CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2018

Former Moe’s executive has a growth plan for the burger chain.

Financing

Should Papa John’s be sold?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2018

A sale could be the only option for the chain going forward, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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.

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.

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