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Dozens of layoffs expected as Panera closes dough-making plant in Arizona

 By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 18, 2024

It will be the fast casual's second such facility to close this year.

Operations

Laid-off Rubio's worker files WARN complaint

 By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 18, 2024

A worker who was terminated when 48 restaurants were shuttered is seeking class-action status, saying the fast-casual chain did not give required notice.

Financing

Pizza Hut is warring with one of its largest franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2024

Operator EYM Pizza closed 15 locations in Indiana amid a lawsuit from the pizza chain franchisor over unpaid royalties and poor performance.

Leadership

Saga Hospitality Group's James Kent dies unexpectedly at age 45

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 17, 2024

Officials say the cause of death was a heart attack. The executive chef of New York concepts Crown Shy, Saga and Overstory had a number of projects in the works and seemed at the top of his game.

Operations

Former Inspire Brands exec Stephanie Sentell named COO of Shake Shack

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 17, 2024

The former SVP of operations for the Dunkin' and Arby's parent will oversee Shake Shack's company-operated U.S. restaurants.

Operations

Blaze Pizza fans the flames of fast-casual pizza with brand overhaul

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 17, 2024

As the fast-casual pizza niche tries to find its post-pandemic path, Blaze Pizza hopes to regain leadership with a new menu and mission.

Workforce

Here's what the presidential candidates are promising for the restaurant business

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 17, 2024

Working Lunch: Both Trump and Biden are pledging moves that the industry would readily feel.

Operations

In a tough year for casual dining, Asian concepts were clear winners

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 17, 2024

Sushi and Korean barbecue were on fire in 2023. Full-service pizza, meanwhile, came up cold.

Financing

Reassessing McDonald's tech deals from 2019

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 17, 2024

The Bottom Line: The fast-food giant’s decision to end its drive-thru AI test with IBM is the latest pullback away from a pair of technology acquisitions it made five years ago.

Financing

More small restaurant chains file for bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 17, 2024

Melt Bar & Grilled, an Ohio chain that was featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel, joins the Chicago concept Kuma’s Corner and other small chains running into post-pandemic financial problems.

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