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Chipotle is hoping to put the 2015 E. coli scandal behind it

Apr 25, 2017
Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle reports earnings after markets close today. The beleaguered burrito brand’s stock is up nearly 20 percent this year, signaling a possible comeback from its E. coli scandal of 2015. Analysts expect a recovery quarter for Chipotle, but the company has a ways to go. Click the audio player above to hear […]

Panera sold for $7.5 billion on success of mobile orders and healthy menus,

Apr 5, 2017
In the most expensive U.S. restaurant deal in history, Panera, that spot that touts itself as a healthy fast-casual restaurant, has been acquired by private European investors JAB Holdings. The deal is reported to be worth $7.5 billion. Panera’s headquarters is in St. Louis, and the chain has about 2,000 locations in the U.S. It […]

Restaurants are off to another tough year

Mar 8, 2017
The restaurant industry is getting hit hard by diners who have lots of good reasons to eat at home.

Big data is revolutionizing the restaurant industry

Jan 24, 2017
Where some may see an odd coupling, one software company sees opportunity.
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