Best of the week: Così cuts staff, Taco Bell to reveal new menu item, more

No. 7: Tim Hortons ramps up U.S. growth

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The quick-service chain’s new phase of U.S. growth is beginning in Ohio.

No. 1: Così closes restaurants, cuts staff in turnaround effort

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The moves come despite improving sales at the Boston-based operator.

No. 6: Chipotle sued over alleged misleading food safety statements

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A federal lawsuit argues that the company deceived shareholders.

No. 5: Taco Bell to reveal new menu item during Super Bowl

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The chain is aiming to build suspense with a marketing campaign around an amusing but “purposefully redacted” press release on its new Ta.co website.

No. 9: Meet new Roy’s owner Sunil Dharod

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Sunil Dharod has something of a golden touch when it comes to restaurants.

No. 8: Chili's to overhaul online ordering

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The overhaul is part of a strategy to differentiate the brand through technology.

No. 4: Federal Chipotle investigation raises jurisdiction questions

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Wall Street reacts to the fast-casual chain's worse-than-expected projections of negative sales.

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No. 2: TGI Fridays names Robert Palleschi president, CEO

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The chain's new CEO most recently headed global full-service brands for the McLean, Va.-based Hilton Worldwide Corp.

No. 10: Sweetgreen to move headquarters to California

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The salad chain hopes the move will propel its national growth.

No. 3: Twin Peaks parent restructures leadership

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The company said the restructuring would streamline communications and enhance restaurant support.