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DEE-ANN DURBIN

DEE-ANN DURBIN

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Insider Q&A: CEO of fast-growing First Watch keeps the focus on breakfast

A U.S. restaurant chain that only serves breakfast, brunch and lunch is keeping its original recipe for success as it evolves in response to changing work patterns

Insider Q&A: CEO of fast-growing First Watch keeps the focus on breakfast
Business|News

Shake Shack names Papa John's CEO as its new leader in CEO shakeup

Shake Shack named a new CEO on Thursday, the first outsider to lead the company in its 20-year history

Shake Shack names Papa John's CEO as its new leader in CEO shakeup
Economy|Food

Bird flu, weather and inflation conspire to keep egg prices near historic highs for Easter

Egg prices are at near-historic highs in many parts of the world as Easter and Passover approach

Bird flu, weather and inflation conspire to keep egg prices near historic highs for Easter
Business|Economy|Food|MidEast|News

McDonald's buys its Israeli restaurants from franchisee who sparked costly boycotts

McDonald’s is buying its restaurants in Israel from a longtime franchisee, hoping to reset sales that have slumped due to boycotts in the region

McDonald's buys its Israeli restaurants from franchisee who sparked costly boycotts
Business|Food|Health|Lifestyle

With 'functional' beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good

The global market has exploded for drinks that promise to do more than just taste good

With 'functional' beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good
Business|Environment|Food

Starbucks is introducing a cold drink cup made with less plastic

Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks stores have created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are served in

Starbucks is introducing a cold drink cup made with less plastic
Business|Economy|News|US

Kroger, Albertsons -- still hoping to merge -- agree to sell more stores to satisfy regulators

Supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons say will sell more of their stores in an effort to quell the federal government’s concerns about their proposed merger

Business|Economy|News|US

Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a case filed by Starbucks against the National Labor Relations Board

Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the US Supreme Court
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Pepsi beats Q1 revenue forecasts as price increases moderate

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected revenue in the first quarter on strong international demand for its snacks and beverages

Pepsi beats Q1 revenue forecasts as price increases moderate
Business|Food

Chipotle reverses protein policy, says workers can choose chicken once again

Chipotle says its employees can choose chicken again

Chipotle reverses protein policy, says workers can choose chicken once again
Business|Economy|Finance|Food

McDonald's plans to step up deals and marketing to combat slower fast food traffic

McDonald’s plans to step up deals and value messaging to combat slowing sales

McDonald's plans to step up deals and marketing to combat slower fast food traffic
Business|Economy|News

Starbucks lowers guidance, promises new drinks and deals after customer traffic fell in weak Q2

Starbucks lowered expectations for its full-year sales and profit after a disastrous quarter that saw a slowdown in store visits across the world

Starbucks lowers guidance, promises new drinks and deals after customer traffic fell in weak Q2
Business|Economy|Finance

DoorDash posts better-than-expected Q1 sales but shares fall on cost concerns

DoorDash reported higher-than-expected revenue in the first quarter as strong growth in U.S. grocery orders helped make up for slowing restaurant demand

DoorDash posts better-than-expected Q1 sales but shares fall on cost concerns
Business|Finance|News

Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says the company’s leaders should spend more time in stores and focus on coffee drinks as they work to turn around flagging sales

Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle
Business|Food|Technology

Instacart partners with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries

Instacart is partnering with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries to its customers

Instacart partners with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries
Business|Finance|Food|US

Beyond Meat urges investors to look past bumpy Q1, says new US burger could reignite sales

Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat urged investors to look past its mixed first quarter results Wednesday, saying a new, healthier burger just hitting U.S. shelves will help reignite weak sales

Beyond Meat urges investors to look past bumpy Q1, says new US burger could reignite sales
Business|Economy|Food|News|US

McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices

McDonald’s is planning to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers’ frustration with high prices

McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices
Arts|Food

Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What's behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves

Surprising flavor combinations – think gravy-flavored Jones Soda or Sour Patch Kids Oreos -- are showing up more frequently in grocery stores and restaurants

Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What's behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves
Business|Economy|Finance

Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection days after closing dozens of restaurants

Casual dining chain Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection days after closing dozens of restaurants
Business|Economy|Finance

Walmart ends credit card partnership with Capital One, but shoppers can still use their cards

Walmart has ended a partnership with Capital One that made the banking company the exclusive issuer of Walmart’s consumer credit cards

Walmart ends credit card partnership with Capital One, but shoppers can still use their cards
Business|Food|News

McDonald's says $18 Big Mac meal was an 'exception' and news reports overstated its price increases

McDonald’s is fighting back against media reports it says have exaggerated its price increases

McDonald's says $18 Big Mac meal was an 'exception' and news reports overstated its price increases
Business|Food|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US

Lab-grown meat isn't on store shelves yet, but some states have already banned it

Lab-grown meat is not currently available in any U.S. grocery stores or restaurants

Lab-grown meat isn't on store shelves yet, but some states have already banned it
Business|Food|Health|News

Poppi faces lawsuit from consumer who questions its gut health claims

Popular soda brand Poppi is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by a consumer who says its products don’t improve gut health as much as their marketing suggests

Poppi faces lawsuit from consumer who questions its gut health claims
Business|Economy|News|US

Waffle House raises worker pay after strikes and pressure from labor organizers

Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers after a push from labor advocates

Waffle House raises worker pay after strikes and pressure from labor organizers
Business|Crime|News

Tyson Foods heir suspended as CFO after second alcohol-related arrest

Tyson Foods has suspended a great-grandson of the company’s founder after his arrest on charges of driving while intoxicated

Tyson Foods heir suspended as CFO after second alcohol-related arrest

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