– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Organizational growth is certainly one of the primary aims of most businesses. For growth… read more
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Nobody expects accidents to happen in the workplace. Nevertheless, unexpected emergencies will occasionally arise…. read more
The coffee brand and Workers United, the parent of Starbucks Workers United, have agreed to hammer out a framework for collective bargaining. Starbucks and the union representing the staffs of about 386 green-awninged stores on Tuesday agreed to end their impasse on hammering out new labor agreements by negotiating a “foundational framework” for the collective… read more
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Parts Town Adds Another Maker’s Parts To Inventory With customers on six continents, the manufacturer says international reach was a decisive factor in the new distribution partnership. Parts Town is now the exclusive distributor of OEM parts for Frontline Int’l., a manufacturer of oil management equipment. “The international reach of Parts… read more
Restaurant design changes include a point of sales system that’s accessible for the visually impaired, power-operated doors, and wider pedestrian paths. Starbucks announced Friday the rollout of a new inclusive café layout, designed with accessibility in mind. The new Inclusive Spaces Framework, which creates more accessible spaces for both employees and customers with visual and… read more
CEO Aman Narang said the company grew too quickly as it raced to meet demand. The cuts are intended to lower its operating costs. Restaurant tech supplier Toast on Thursday laid off 550 workers, or about 10% of its staff, in a restructuring intended to lower operating costs. In a call with analysts, CEO Aman… read more
The owner of Outback Steakhouse is pruning older, struggling stores in favor of new ones that generate better returns. The parent of Outback Steakhouse and other casual brands is closing 41 underperforming restaurants but plans to offset those closures by opening as many as 45 more this year. All but two of the closures will… read more
The struggling seafood chain lost more than $22 million last year, said Thai Union Group, which is looking to offload the brand. The owner of Red Lobster is still looking for a buyer for the struggling seafood chain, and it’s keeping its expectations low. “We’re not expecting to get anything much from the sale,” Thai… read more
Kirk Tanner announced $100 million worth of investments in breakfast marketing and digital upgrades in a bid to kick-start the fast-food chain’s growth. Kirk Tanner is apparently not easing into his new job. The former PepsiCo executive, who was somewhat surprisingly tapped to become Wendy’s CEO last month, announced $100 million worth of investments in… read more
According to findings from Research and Markets, the U.S. cleaning chemical products market is expected to grow from 2023-2028 due to several factors. These include a growing hygienic awareness among individuals and the rising incidents of various viral infections across the country, especially after the COVID-19 outbreak. The pandemic has raised awareness about the importance… read more