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INDIANAPOLIS The Steak n Shake Co. said late Thursday that company chairman and well-known activist investor Sardar Biglari was named chief executive of the beleaguered operator-franchisor earlier this week after the resignation of interim CEO...
LOUISVILLE Ky. Bucking the trend in the pizza segment, Papa John’s International Inc. posted an uptick in profits for the second quarter ended June 29, a result of positive same-store sales and having more restaurants in operation than it did a...
RICHARDSON Texas Investor Henry Leonard has succeeded Randy Dewitt as chief executive officer of 14-unit Rockfish Seafood Grill LLC following the casual chain’s acquisition by Leonard and a group of private-equity firms. Terms were not disclosed...
DALLAS Chili’s Grill & Bar is testing new kitchen equipment and other technology as part of an effort to slash service times, officials of parent company Brinker International Inc. told investors Tuesday. Coupled with new procedures, the...
SAN DIEGO Jack in the Box Inc. said it will add breakfast bowls and a line of pita snack sandwiches to drive customer traffic and return to positive same-store sales. Menu price increases are also slated to improve sales results. Jack in...
ATLANTA Arby’s Restaurant Group said it has awarded development rights for 41 units in the New York City area to a new franchisee formed by Charles Chera, a local real estate developer and broker. The deal calls for the restaurants to be...
SAN DIEGO Jack in the Box Inc. said it would add breakfast bowls and a line of pita snack sandwiches to drive customer traffic and return to positive same-store sales. Menu price increases are also slated to improve sales results. Jack in...
KENNESAW Ga. Burger King’s National Franchisee Association said Tuesday that it “unequivocally supports” the three franchisees who are suing franchisor Burger King Corp. over the chain’s mandate that all U.S. units extend their operating hours. ...
SEATTLE Starbucks has rolled out a promotion aimed at bringing morning customers back in the afternoon. The promotion reportedly allows customers who return after 2 p.m. to buy any Grande iced drink for $2 if they bring a receipt from a...
MINNEAPOLIS Caribou Coffee Co. Inc. said it has appointed former Yum! Brands Inc. executive Michael Tattersfield to the posts of president and chief executive. He succeeds interim CEO Rosalyn Mallet. Tattersfield most recently was chief...
