Top 10 stories: Taco Bell going cage-free, Starbucks E. coli scare, more

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No. 2: 8 mission-critical issues foodservice operators will face in 2016

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Sullivan: It’s prudent now to scan the horizon to get both a grip and a jump on the key issues we’re likely to face in 2016.

No. 1: Taco Bell to switch to only cage-free eggs by end of 2016

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The chain is on schedule to remove artificial ingredients.

No. 8: Report: Jimmy John’s scraps IPO plan

The sandwich chain came close to an offering but opted to remain private.

No. 5: Franchisee growth continues unabated

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Aided by cheap debt and refranchising, large operators continue to expand.

No. 10: New Quiznos Grill concept debuts as part of turnaround plan

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The restaurant leverages the equity of the Quiznos brand in a fast-casual setting.

No. 7: Starbucks recalls turkey sandwiches in E. coli scare

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Sandwiches contained celery linked to the Costco chicken salad outbreak.

No. 6: Chicken Salad Chick co-founder Kevin Brown dies

Kevin Brown had stepped aside as CEO of Chicken Salad Chick in May after forming a partnership with Eagle Merchant Partners.

No. 9: Private-equity firm TPG Growth buys Taco Bueno

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San Francisco-based TPG purchased Taco Bueno from Palladium Equity Partners.

No. 4: Blog: Diners like everything but casual dining

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Snacks, burgers, pizza, family dining and fast casual did well in 3Q, but casual dining struggled again.

No. 3: Dickey’s debuts new prototype restaurant

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The company has introduced a new prototype that halves the kitchen size, reduces required equipment and creates other efficiencies.

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