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Food
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Apr
How tariffs and more economic upheaval will affect restaurants
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How will tariffs affect restaurants? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants will dea...
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Apr
How Trump’s aggressive tariff policies will impact restaurant franchising
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In this week’s Working Lunch, Joe Kefauver and Franklin Coley of Align Public Strategies talk tariffs with Andy Wiederhorn, ...
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Pickles make the move from sandwich support player to starring role at Popeyes
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Fried Pickles are one of the items on Popeyes' new pickle-themed menu. | Photo courtesy of Popeyes.Popeyes chicken sandwich ...
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April brings a fresh crop of food and drinks to menus
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Photos courtesy of the brands.Now that spring is blooming across the U.S., menu rollouts are accelerating. We’re seeing more...
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First-party ordering gains some momentum
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Tech Check: Restaurants have tried for years to get consumers to order direct. Those efforts may finally be paying off.
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Apr
Some franchising strategies are recipes for disaster
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The Bottom Line: Several struggling restaurant chains are using franchising as a key strategy to turn their brands around. But if the r...
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Apr
Sardar Biglari is trying to buy El Pollo Loco
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Biglari Holdings is making a play to buy the fast-food chicken chain El Pollo Loco. | Photo: Shutterstock.Sardar Biglari mus...
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Dave & Buster’s laments its past ‘mistakes’
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Dave & Buster's new management said sales have improved in March and April. | Photo: Shutterstock.At least we now have a...
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Vegetable innovation powers the menu at fast-casual Dig
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Behind the Menu: Unique veggie preparations, driven by customer cravings and hyper-seasonality, set the chain’s limited-time offers apa...
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The owner of Cinnabon creates its first original concept (sort of)
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On the menu are cookie sandwiches with Carvel soft serve, among other indulgent treats. | Photo courtesy of GoTo Foods.Cinna...
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Wingstop gets saucy with a pop-up bar called Bar Tender
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Wingstop is launching a pop-up bar called Bar Tender. It will feature chicken tenders. | Photo courtesy: Wingstop.
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Why food allergies could be a big opportunity for restaurants
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Food allergies often create friction between restaurants and customers. | Photo: ShutterstockWant to boost your restaurant’s...
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The next step for Jersey Mike’s? Europe and a new CEO, eventually
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Jersey Mike's has big international expansion plans. | Photo: Shutterstock.Peter Cancro doesn’t like to call himself the CEO...
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Pickle-mania sweeps restaurants
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Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about the latest food and drink trends and share an interview with Bill Nevruz, executive partner in Shaw’...
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Protein Carrot Cake Roll (8g protein per slice!)
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I’ve been developing a lot of high-protein de...
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Former Tropical Smoothie CEO takes helm at Smalls Sliders
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Smalls is known for its "smorange" colored "cans," or modular restaurants. | Photo courtesy of Smalls SlidersSmalls Sliders ...
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Sardar Biglari takes a more traditional acquisition route with El Pollo Loco
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The Bottom Line: The investor used activist campaigns to take over both Western Sizzlin and Steak n Shake. But he is making a more trad...
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The problem with whole business securitizations
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The Bottom Line: The bankruptcy filings at Hooters and TGI Fridays show that the market can promote some risky behavior while leaving e...
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SeoulSpice is fast-casual gateway to Korean culture
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South Korean flavors have been trending for years. This fast-casual concept brings from-scratch authenticity and private-equity backing...
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Grocer Hy-Vee to shutter most in-store bars, eliminate full-service dining
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Grocer Hy-Vee is shutting down most of its in-store bars and ending full-service dining. | Photo: ShutterstockCancel your Ha...
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How the Hooters and TGI Fridays bankruptcies will disrupt the credit markets
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How will the bankruptcy filings of TGI Fridays and Hooters affect the market for securitizations?This week’s episode of the ...
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Taking the Risk Out of Restaurant Technology
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GRUBBRRMost restaurant operators consider technology a necessity for running their restaurants today. They rely on technolog...
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You’re probably losing customers to convenience stores
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Convenience store chains like Wawa have been intently focused on foodservice sales. | Photo courtesy of Wawa.Where did the n...
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Airport lounges are elevating the culinary experience, with American Airlines now continuing the trend in Philadelphia
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A rendering of American Airlines' newest Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport. | Images courtesy of America...
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President Trump pauses tariffs following market turmoil
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Trump is lowering most import taxes to 10%. | Image: Shutterstock.President Trump on Wednesday paused much of his announced ...
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Crisp & Green buys out franchise units and opts for a mostly company-run model
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Crisp & Green has about 46 locations and plans to add another 12 to 14 this year. | Photo courtesy of Crisp & Green....
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26 Traditional Lebanese Foods To Try
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Imagine standing in a bustling kitchen where fresh herbs, sun ripened tomatoes, and fragrant spices mingle in the air. Lebanese c...
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Panera’s new ad campaign focuses on the feels of meals
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The advertising campaign was created by 72andSunny New York. | Image courtesy of Panera Bread.About a year after Panera Brea...
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Bain Capital to buy mega franchisee Sizzling Platter in $1B deal, report says
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Little Caesars is the largest of the brands Sizzling Platter operates. | Photo: ShutterstockThe giant multi-brand franchisee...
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Chili's former sister chains have had an unfortunate history
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The Bottom Line: Years ago, Brinker International sold Corner Bakery, Macaroni Grill and On the Border. All three have landed in bankru...
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Technomic lowers its 2025 sales forecast
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Restaurant sales have proven to be weaker than expected so far in 2025. | Photo: Shutterstock.A tough start to 2025 followed...
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Forget Ozempic. In the U.S., there's a bakery boom
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It's a good time for artisan croissants, pan dulce and bombolone. Bakery concepts big and small see plenty of opportunity for growth.
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ClearCOGS raises $3.8M for AI-powered restaurant forecasting
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ClearCOGS says it uses 100 million data points to generate forecasts. | Photo: ShutterstockA startup that uses artificial in...
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There’s a new casual-dining king in town
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There’s a new king of casual dining. The weekly restaurant news podcast The Week in Restaurants features a discussion on Tex...
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Portillo’s readies breakfast test with chocolate cake donuts and Polish sausage-and-egg sandwiches
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A trio of breakfast sandwiches will be offered, as well as traditional Italian beef. | Photo courtesy of Portillo's.Chicago:...
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From wobbly tables to record sales: How listening to managers fueled Chili’s comeback
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The Bottom Line: Chili’s CEO Kevin Hochman transformed an old bar-and-grill chain by engaging with restaurant managers and addressing o...
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Still looking for a permanent CEO, Subway makes some executive changes
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Subway is making executive changes as it looks for a new CEO. | Photo courtesy of Subway.Subway is making changes in its exe...
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Apr
How to Use Endive: Easy Recipes, Cooking Tips & Health Benefits
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Discover how to use endive in salads, appetizers, and beyond. Get healthy endive recipes, cooking tips, and top health bene...
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Apr
Daniel Boulud’s La Tête d’Or Steakhouse
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Walk west on 24th Street at twilight, as I recently did, and it’s hard not to notice the glo...
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Apr
Preorder The How Not to Age Cookbook
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I’m thrilled to announce that pre-orders are now open for
