Merger-acquisition landscape remains attractive into 2018

The German company is circling McDonald’s, Starbucks with alt-coffee and bakery brands

The fast-casual brand’s re-training occurs this week

Jack Moran served as CEO at Le Pain Quotidien

Next Gen brands are on the rise and on the cusp of breaking into the Top 200

Rebecca Hershinger succeeds Ron Roe in position

Panera founder Ron Shaich’s firm helps finance $300 million deal

Food-safety training planned for all employees nationwide, CEO Brian Niccol says