Panera's CEO regrets a cost-cutting move he approved as CFO

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Pizza Hut is getting a new owner: Private equity firm LongRange buys chain in $1.5 billion deal

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Yum! Brands has sold Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion deal that will split the property between two buyers: PE firm LongRange Capital and Yum China Holdings.

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KFC's Colonel is getting a glow-up

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KFC's global modernization effort includes a new logo and packaging, menu upgrades, and restaurant redesigns, all aimed at improving the customer experience.

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We tried Olive Garden's $60 family-style meal deal. Despite a few downsides, it was a great value for the 4 of us.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
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My family of four tried one of Olive Garden's $60 family-style meal bundles. There were a few downsides, but my teens were thrilled to have their favorite chain restaurant meal at home.

Terri Peters

I earned 7 promotions in 28 years at the same company. These 3 questions helped me rise.

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The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory.

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How The Cheesecake Factory turned a family recipe into a global restaurant chain

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The Cheesecake Factory
Take a closer look at The Cheesecake Factory's early beginnings and 48-year history.

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Chili's CEO wakes up at 5 a.m., runs daily, and uses that time to generate ideas for the business

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Chili's CEO Kevin Hochman starts his day before sunrise, and some of his best business ideas come to him during his morning run.

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Chili's CEO says its comeback comes down to 2 simple principles

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
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Chili's is defying a casual-dining slowdown with growth driven by viral menu hits, a focus on value, and a back-to-basics strategy.

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Everything you eat at The Cheesecake Factory is made in-house, except for its most iconic dish

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cheesecake

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I ordered the same meal at Olive Garden and Red Lobster, and the winning chain had slightly lower prices

Tech Insider : Business
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I ordered fried calamari, a shrimp Alfredo pasta, and a chocolate-cake dessert at Olive Garden and Red Lobster to compare.

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