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Financing

Can McDonald's succeed with its CosMc's experiment?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2023

The Bottom Line: The test of the drive-thru beverage concept has generated a huge amount of attention and interest. But its ability to become a real competitor in the beverage market will depend on how it does in two years.

Food

Bar Louie fills menu gaps to boost traffic beyond happy hour

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 19, 2023

Behind the Menu: As new VP of culinary, Joel Reynders is expanding the menu in new directions without losing focus on the bar.

Financing

Here's what the reindeer behind Santa could do for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2023

Reality Check: Watch out for the extremely naughty in M&A activity. In fact, make a list and check it at least twice.

Financing

McDonald's now generates more delivery sales than Domino's

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2023

The Bottom Line: The burger giant generates $16 billion in global delivery sales, more than any other quick-service restaurant chain.

Leadership

The only woman in the room: How women are opening doors to the restaurant C-suite

By Reyna Estrada on Dec. 14, 2023

Women remain underrepresented in the executive ranks nationwide. But things are improving, especially at restaurant chains. And these CEOs are leading the way.

Financing

The consumer continues to show some surprising resilience

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2023

The Bottom Line: Restaurant sales increased much faster than prices last month. As much as consumers say they’re frustrated by prices, they continue to dine out.

Operations

How Honeygrow got its groove back

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 14, 2023

Growth was on hold for a reset prior to the pandemic but now the 40-unit chain is gearing up to more than double in size in five years.

Financing

Why McDonald's wants a bigger piece of the beverage business

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 13, 2023

The Bottom Line: The specialty beverage business generates $100 billion a year worldwide. It’s also profitable and its customers are loyal.

Food

Princess Cruises charts a new culinary course with Chef Rudi Sodamin at the helm

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 13, 2023

The head of culinary arts oversees menus and concepts on 17 cruise ships, managing a “United Nations of Chefs” much like a coach does with a football team.

Leadership

Here's where today's big-chain chiefs are learning to lead

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2023

Reality Check: Musicians have Julliard, engineers have MIT and doctors have Johns Hopkins. The training grounds emerging as the ideal schools for restaurant CEOs are the big consultancies.

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