Restaurant Business17h
Noodles & Company adds a marketing exec, and more leadership moves
Stephen Kennedy is the new executive vice president of marketing for Noodles & Company, effective Nov. 18. Kennedy most ...
Restaurant Business18h
If politics are still dividing your staff, here's what to do
The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance brought in an expert on political bridge-building for advice on defusing ...
Restaurant Business19h
Potbelly mutes refranchising to make way for new unit growth
CEO Bob Wright wants the fast-casual sandwich chain to be 85% franchised and selling company units was a catalyst. So far, it ...
Restaurant Business19h
Outback Steakhouse parent to refranchise Brazil business for $243M
Casual-dining operator Bloomin’ Brands is selling 67% of the business to Brazil-based Vinci Partners. It has more than 200 ...
Restaurant Business19h
Serve Robotics to acquire avocado robot in test at Chipotle
Robot delivery company Serve is buying Vebu, maker of the Autocado. It’s also getting a massive new customer in fast-casual ...
Restaurant Business23h
Sweetgreen is testing fries as it targets non-salad eaters
Moving further away from its "salad concept" brand perception, the fast-casual is broadening its menu. Up next: the return of ...