Trending this week: 10 unit-growth leaders; new Maggiano's president

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2018 Top 200: 10 unit-growth leaders

These are the chains with the fastest-growing U.S. unit counts.

Brinker names Maggiano’s president

Courtesy of Maggiano's

Kelly Baltes will head the company's Italian division.

Garbanzo executives take stake in La Boulangerie

Courtesy of Garbanzo

The companies are creating a new shared-services platform.

In-N-Out cannot ban ‘Fight for $15’ pins, appeals panel rules

Courtesy of In-N-Out Burger

The Southern California burger icon plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Saltgrass waiter admits racist receipt faked

Courtesy of Saltgrass Steak House

Saltgrass' COO says the racism and accusations are "disturbing."

Taco Bell co-president Liz Williams talks international growth, and post-Brian Niccol succession plans

Nancy Luna

"I'm not worried," she said of a possible Chipotle poaching.

Menu Tracker: New items from El Pollo Loco, Mimi’s, Umami Burger

Eleven other chains also added new sandwiches, beverages and more.

Fired Up founder Creed Ford III dies

Courtesy of the Ford family

The casino's operator was known for his generosity and mentorship.

Papa John’s board adopts ‘poison pill’

Courtesy of Papa John's

Shares fell as management moved to forestall a takeover attempt.

McDonald’s salads now linked to 163 cases in 10 states

Courtesy of McDonald's

Illinois was hit hard with 92 sickened by a parasite in the supply chain.

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