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Can a new CMO provide Papa John's the boost it needs?
After nearly a year without a top marketing executive, Karlin Linhardt will take over the role at the pizza chain where he will help differentiate the brand.
By Alicia Kelso • March 29, 2019 -
ColumnShift Change: CKE Restaurants, Inspire Brands, Papa John's add new C-suite execs
This week's Shift Change highlights executive promotions and additions at CKE Restaurants, Inspire Brands, Papa John's, Little Caesars, Dickey's and more.
By Julie Littman • March 29, 2019 -
Postmates' latest partnership brings in-app food ordering to Coachella
A collaboration with AEG Presents lets concertgoers skip concession lines and pick up food and merchandise within a few minutes.
By Kevin Whiteley • March 29, 2019 -
Can the Impossible Burger boost Red Robin's sluggish sales?
The burger chain joins a growing list of major franchises tapping trendy alternative proteins for their menus, and could drive rival casual brands to make similar investments.
By Lauren Manning • March 26, 2019 -
Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings parent company names new CIO
CKE Restaurants and Inspire Brands are the latest restaurant parent companies to undergo technology leadership changes.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 26, 2019 -
San Antonio Airport ban unlikely to ruffle Chick-fil-A's feathers
The hyper-popular chicken chain continues to gobble up market share and earn top scores in consumer satisfaction, despite long-standing accusations of LGBTQ discrimination.
By Kevin Whiteley • March 25, 2019 -
Shaquille O'Neal joins Papa John's board, becomes a brand ambassador
The addition of the NBA Hall of Famer could help the national pizza chain improve its image, which has suffered as the chain struggles to regain its loyal customers following founder John Schnatter's ouster.
By Julie Littman • March 22, 2019 -
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Shift Change: Chipotle, Papa John's add female board members; 3 Potbelly directors depart
This week's Shift Change also highlights executive news at Smoothie King and Starbucks.
By Julie Littman • March 22, 2019 -
Starbucks teases coffee traceability app feature, compostable cup trial
The innovation will allow customers to scan their packaged coffee with their phones to learn about its origin and journey to store, a move that could brighten the chain's brand halo.
By Emma Liem • March 21, 2019 -
Postmates rolls out free group delivery feature
The delivery platform's new Postmates Party option functions like Uber Pool for food, an offering that could give it a leg up over competitors if consumers are willing to sit through longer wait times.
By Kevin Whiteley • March 21, 2019 -
Denny's turns to tech, Magic Johnson for new leadership training program
The casual chain is hoping to boost recruitment and retention with programs that use different technologies to teach skills needed for employees to succeed in the restaurant industry.
By Julie Littman • March 20, 2019 -
Long John Silver's serves up original album, audio coupons for Lent
Twitter engagement for the first song was nearly three times the benchmark after the seafood chain's campaign kicked off on Ash Wednesday.
By Robert Williams • March 19, 2019 -
Yum Brands works on science-based carbon emissions reduction targets
If Yum sets goals in accordance with Science-Based Targets Initiative standards, it would be the second restaurant group do so — but it's a heavy lift for the firm with thousands of franchised restaurants.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 19, 2019 -
IHOP to open 19 locations in Pakistan
Dine Brands joins the likes of FAT Brands, Yum and McDonald's expanding into Asia-Pacific markets hungry for convenient and affordable American eateries.
By Kevin Whiteley • March 19, 2019 -
OpinionRestaurants don't have to choose between environmental responsibility and their bottom line
Buying local and investing in automated inventory systems can help businesses reduce food waste and save money at the same time, Upserve SEO manager Seth Steinman says.
By Seth Steinman • March 15, 2019 -
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Shift Change: Popeyes and J. Alexander's under new leadership, Wingstop adds chief growth and experience officer role
This week's Shift Change highlights exec changes at Dunkin' Brands, Wingstop, Restaurant Brands International and J. Alexander's.
By Julie Littman • March 15, 2019 -
Arby's, Dunkin' among fast food chains to ban no-poach agreements
To avoid class action suits or scrutiny from antitrust enforcement agencies, employers must proactively purge themselves of no-poach practices.
By Morgan Fecto • March 15, 2019 -
Order up: Kroger announces new in-store eateries
Mariano's will open Pork & Mindy barbecue joints inside select stores while Kroger Marketplaces in Ohio will soon get outposts of the popular Rapid Fired Pizza chain.
By Lauren Manning • March 15, 2019 -
Del Frisco's forges ahead on expansion plans despite significant traffic declines
The restaurant group plans to add 11 new bartaco locations by the end of 2020, and CEO Norman Abdallah is hopeful the brand's performance will boost Double Eagle and Del Frisco's Grille's business.
By Alicia Kelso • March 14, 2019 -
Activist investor says Cracker Barrel's fast casual concept is 'destined to fail'
Sardar Biglari, the chain's largest shareholder, urged CEO Sandra Cochran to sell Holler and Dash in a letter on Wednesday and cited concerns over the holding company's fast pace of expansion.
By Kevin Whiteley • March 14, 2019 -
Delivery search engine FoodBoss gains $2M in funding
Former McDonald's CEO Don Thompson led the investment round in the platform, which allows consumers to compare delivery times and costs from major third-party aggregators like Uber Eats and Postmates.
By Kevin Whiteley • March 13, 2019 -
McDonald's bets on 'augmented writing' to curb bias in job descriptions
The tech also is expected to help hiring managers and recruiters write job descriptions that reflect the chain's brand voice.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 13, 2019 -
Papa John's takes DoorDash partnership nationwide
The move follows Pizza Hut's pilot with Grubhub, and could signal a sea change in the pizza delivery space as brands try to wrestle share from growing third-party aggregators and the QSR heavyweights leveraging their technology.
By Emma Liem • March 13, 2019 -
Chipotle touts loyalty program with $250K in Venmo payouts
The Mexican food chain is expanding its Chipotle Rewards program nationwide, and the deal could help capture more of its target diners.
By Robert Williams • March 12, 2019 -
Jury awards misclassified Steak 'n Shake managers $3M
As the verdict demonstrates, simply calling an employee a "manager" is not sufficient to prove that he or she is exempt from overtime requirements.
By Jennifer Carsen • March 12, 2019
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