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Leadership

The National Restaurant Association Show is here

By Sara Rush Wirth on May 18, 2018

Follow along with Restaurant Business for top coverage of updates and insights.

Leadership

Boston Market names Frances Allen CEO

By Jonathan Maze on May 01, 2018

The former Jack in the Box president is taking over for the retiring George Michel.

Operations

By Chloe co-founder files suit against the fast casual

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 10, 2018

Chloe Coscarelli seeks to reclaim her name after her court-ordered removal from the growing brand.

Financing

‘Joint employer’ threat is back

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2018

A ruling that arose from a conflict of interest has exposed franchisors once again to being held liable for franchisees' employment policies and practices.

Financing

Quaker Steak offers an LTO—for franchisees

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 29, 2018

A limited-time deal will cut the usual fees for recruits who agree to open multiple units.

Emerging Brands

5 game-changing concepts of 2017

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 20, 2017

Truly innovative concepts—those that find solutions to perennial problems like rising real estate and labor costs—are rare birds indeed. Here’s a look at some of the game-changers that opened in 2017.

Leadership

Bay Area seafood chain enlists industry vets for expansion push

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2017

The changes include giving casual-dining veteran Mike Hislop a bigger role.

Financing

Quirky soda concept acquired as the foundation for a multiregional chain

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2017

Swig's multiconcept buyer said it will combine the operation with another small craft soft drink specialist to carve a different sort of presence in the beverage sector.

Operations