Cheap prices will be the latest casualty of America’s trucker shortage
America's trucker shortage is about to hit consumers right where it hurts: in the kitty litter.
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American chain restaurants had a tough year and 2019 looks worse
After facing stagnant sales and weak customer traffic in 2018, U.S. restaurants will encounter more headwinds next year, including rising food and wage costs, that may stall profit and hinder...
Chipotle marketing head is out after struggling to fix image
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is parting ways with Chief Marketing Officer Mark Crumpacker, who struggled for years to restore the burrito chain鈥檚 image after an E. coli outbreak.
Chipotle dessert flops, sending company in search of new options
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.'s plan to turn a traditional Mexican dessert into a growth driver has sputtered, leaving the beleaguered burrito chain seeking other new menu items.
Subway looks to fix its low-tech image after U.S. sales slump
Subway Restaurants, facing one of the worst slumps in its history, is hoping to win back customers by losing its low-tech image. The sandwich chain is introducing touch-screen ordering kiosks...
Slow tax refunds blamed for taking bite out of restaurant sales
While death and taxes may be a certainty, how quickly Americans are getting their refunds remains up in the air -- and that's taking a toll on restaurants' revenue.