The fast casual chain expanded its new line of diet-based bowls to include vegan and vegetarian options. “Lifestyle Bowls” launched earlier this year with Whole30 and double protein meals in addition to the keto and paleo bowls. The lifestyle bowls are a way for Chipotle to market itself to a wide variety of customers focused on… read more
Taco Cabana has recorded nine consecutive month of positive comparable growth for the chain. The initiatives and investments Fiesta Restaurant Group made over the last year appear to be stabilizing the company. Although the last quarter of 2018 was shaky for both Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, Fiesta is confident in turning around guest traffic… read more
Shake Shack, best known for its burgers, is revamping its technology infrastructure to give its customers more touch points, improve efficiency enough to offset higher labor costs and scale as it expands locations and into new venues such as food trucks. The company reported a fourth quarter net loss of $548 million on revenue of… read more
Papa John’s International founder John Schnatter has agreed to leave the board as part of a settlement agreement with the company, signaling the end to an acrimonious battle for control over the world’s third-largest pizza delivery chain. The company said in a filing that it would co-operate with Schnatter to find a mutually acceptable independent… read more
Oat milk has a texture and taste that more closely resemble cow’s milk than other dairy-free alternatives like soy and almond milk, even when steamed for lattes. Starbucks’ entry into oat milk comes as Americans’ appetites for milk alternatives keeps growing. The oat milk trend doesn’t look like it is dying anytime soon. Coffee giant… read more
A new dairy-free dessert is debuting in the freezer aisle, opening the door for oat milk to branch beyond beverages. Danone North America’s new So Delicious Dairy Free Oatmilk Frozen Desserts feature a creamy oat milk base blended with ingredients, including fruit, caramel and cookie dough. Certified vegan, Non-GMO Project verified and certified gluten-free, the… read more
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter – Glassdoor It’s difficult enough to retain top-performing talent in an employees’ market, but when a high performer’s salary has maxed out, it becomes even more difficult. While money may — or may not — be the primary motivator for employee happiness, putting a ceiling on an employee’s financial compensation certainly has… read more
By Sarah Greesonbach – Glassdoor The day you were promoted to being a manager was arguably the best day of your life. So, now that you’ve finally gotten your chance to lead, why are you so stressed out and disappointed in how your team is performing? There’s a lot to celebrate about becoming a manager… read more
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter – Glassdoor This month, Sandra B. McCartt, President-Executive Recruiter, Professional Search, Inc., International, guides us through her nitty-gritty interview questions. Getting to know what makes a candidate tick on a daily basis, according to McCartt, underpins the value of these queries. Additionally, through this deeper probing, a recruiter can clarify the essence of… read more
By Anisa Purbasari Horton – Fast Co. Consider these things to increase your chances of getting a positive outcome. You’ve been in your role for a while now, giving 110% to every assignment your manager hands out. You’ve volunteered for what seems like every project under the sun, and you’ve heard nothing but positive feedback… read more