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Operations

Even Keith Lee agrees Chipotle has a portion-size problem

 By Lisa Jennings on May 16, 2024

Rants about Chipotle's portion shrinkage are viral on TikTok, but the fast-casual chain insists nothing has changed and guests can just ask for more.

Financing

Fast-food menu price inflation is accelerating as deflation hits grocers

 By Jonathan Maze on May 15, 2024

Prices at limited-service restaurants accelerated last month while grocery store prices declined, according to new federal data.

Financing

Applebee's bets more discounts will reverse sales declines

By Joe Guszkowski on May 08, 2024

The casual-dining chain lost business from lower-income guests but believes promotions like $1 margaritas will bring them back.

Financing

First Watch's traffic slides in Q1, but don't expect price-off specials to follow

By Peter Romeo on May 07, 2024

Management at the daytime dining chain said it will focus instead on bringing back strong customer lures from the past.

Marketing

Meet the restaurant industry's new government adversary

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 29, 2024

Reality Check: The FTC wants the business to change several longstanding operating conventions. Has it heard why that's a bad idea?

Food

Chili's takes shot at the Big Mac with new Big Smasher burger

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 29, 2024

The burger mirrors McDonald’s signature sandwich in almost every way and continues Chili’s efforts to steal share from fast-food chains.

Operations

Casual-dining restaurants have a value problem

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 15, 2024

Consumers say they’re getting less bang for their buck at sit-down places. Operators are working to change that while still protecting their margins.

Financing

High restaurant menu prices mean high customer expectations

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2024

The Bottom Line: Diners are paying high prices to eat out at all kinds of restaurants these days. And they’re picking winners and losers.

Financing

Restaurant menu prices show signs of easing

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2024

Prices at restaurants increased slower than the overall rate of inflation in March. But they still increased faster than they did at the grocery store.

Technology

Dynamic pricing startup Juicer raises $5.3M

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 09, 2024

The company uses AI and historical sales data to adjust restaurants' menu prices in real time.

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