Well, as you know by now, there is no official jobs report today because of the government shutdown. But we found another way to try and get a look at employment in the month of September. We're going to call this our own squawk survey.Evans S is the CEO of Aura Intelligence. That's a platform for workforce analytics. Bill Dunlberg is the chief economist at the National Federation of Independent Businesses.Both have real data on the state of jobs in this country. And of course, we have our very own senior e ...

This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Cracker Barrel has updated its organizational structure and appointed at least four executives to new or expanded roles, the company said in a Thursday press release. The chain also cut ties with Prophet, the global strategic and creative growth consultancy that advised Cracker Barrel on its refresh initiatives, including its recent logo and re ...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Haroun to its Board of Directors.Mr. Haroun brings more than 15 years of senior leadership experience in the food, retail, and restaurant industries, with a proven track record of scaling brands and driving financial performance at both private and publicly traded c ...

This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe, a 20-unit casual chain located primarily in Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections on Wednesday, court documents filed with the Southern District of Texas Houston Division show. The concept was founded in 1991 in Dallas and grew to 24 units across Texas, North Carolina and Oklahoma. It closed four underperformin ...

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:CMG) is one of the best buy-the-dip stocks to buy, according to analysts. On September 29, analysts at Stephens reiterated an ‘Equal Weight’ rating on the stock and a $60 price target. The positive stance comes ahead of the unveiling of a new, limited-time menu offering. Susan Law Cain / Shutterstock.com The fast food chain is poised to introduce Red Chimichurri sauce across its US and Canada locations starting September 30. The company expects the new offering to compl ...

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Cracker Barrel is ending its partnership with Prophet, the consulting firm behind its failed rebrand. The chain faced intense backlash after unveiling a new logo and redesigned stores that longtime fans said stripped away what they loved most about the brand.Cracker Barrel’s restaurants, long known for their kitschy Americana décor, were recast in a style critics called drab and soulless. The uproar grew after the company dropped its iconic logo of an elderly man leaning on a barrel.CRACKER BARREL ANTI-WOKE ...

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