Mobile app, China are challenges

Mobile app, China are challenges

Brian Niccol steps in as CEO of Starbucks on Monday, taking over as the coffee giant’s sales slump and stock price falls. Starbucks tapped Niccol in August to take over from Laxman Narasimhan, who held the position since March 2023. Niccol had served as chief executive of Chipotle Mexican Grill since 2018, turning around the … Read more

Chili’s sales boosted by TikTok, fast food rivalry

Chili’s sales boosted by TikTok, fast food rivalry

An ad campaign targeting fast-food chains and a TikTok-viral appetizer helped Chili’s same-store sales climb nearly 15% in its latest quarter. But Kevin Hochman, CEO of parent company Brinker International, told CNBC that the chain’s strong performance is just a sign that customers are finally catching onto the chain’s two-year turnaround. Shares of Brinker have … Read more

Starboard urges GoDaddy to set ‘prudent’ guidance

Starboard urges GoDaddy to set ‘prudent’ guidance

The GoDaddy banner hangs outside of the New York Stock Exchange as the website hosting service makes its initial public offering (IPO) on April 1, 2015 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Activist investor Starboard Value on Wednesday sent a letter to web-services company GoDaddy, urging management to continue moving “in the … Read more