Best of the Week: Burger discounts hurt Popeyes, Arby’s weird Leap Day tradition, more

No. 3: Starbucks COO Troy Alstead officially resigns

Starbucks

Promoted to the COO role in 2014, Troy Alstead was once seen as a possible handpicked successor to chairman and CEO Howard Schultz.

No. 10: Operators deal with tip-pool ruling

Thinkstock

Restaurant operators this week were wrestling with how to proceed in the wake of a federal appeals court ruling Tuesday on tip pooling.

No. 7: Casual dining looks to bar to shake up sales

Yard House

Casual-dining restaurant chains renew their focus on craft beers and fresh, seasonal cocktails.

No. 8: Sysco and US Foods keep growing

In the aftermath of a failed merger, both Sysco and US Foods have been active.

No. 2: Subway introduces new premium items

Subway

The sandwich chain moves up a rollout of antibiotic-free chicken.

No. 5: DineEquity aims to ‘boldly change the story’ at Applebee’s

Applebee’s

DineEquity aims to "boldly change the story" at Applebee’s, while IHOP will begin a remodeling program to maintain momentum.

No. 6: Burger chains take a bite out of Popeyes

Popeyes

The quick-service chain plans an extensive technology push in a bid to improve volumes.

No. 1: Restaurants jump on Leap Day promotions

Greene Turtle

Restaurants target promotions of special prices and free food for Leap Day, on Feb. 29.

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No. 4: Blog: Arby’s starts weird Leap Day tradition

Arby's

The quick-service sandwich chain is at it again, picking on vegetarians.

No. 9: Restaurants ‘beef up’ menus as prices drop

Insa

Restaurant operators capitalize on Americans’ love of beef as customer expectations evolve.