Operations

New restaurant equipment and back-of-the-house technology
Operations

Wingstop is doing great. Here's how CEO Michael Skipworth says the chicken chain can do even better

After a strong first quarter, Dallas-based Wingstop expects double-digit same-store sales growth this year, as it plans on becoming a Top 10 global restaurant brand.

Operations

Just Salad jumps on the drive-thru bandwagon

Freshly made drive-thru salads are increasingly becoming a thing. This fast-casual chain is ramping up growth in both urban and suburban locations, with car customers in mind.

A focus on value and operations is helping both sales and profits at the casual-dining chain.

As banquet season heats up and customers reach out to host their special events like conferences, weddings or graduations, operators want to nail down a unique set of offerings that will separate them from other venues.

Retail Watch: It appears, at least in part, that the value equation didn’t add up for inflation-weary consumers. Plus: C-store stalwart Krispy Krunchy Chicken has big growth plans.

The organic juice and healthy food brand joins the portfolio that also includes Orange Leaf and Red Mango.

Data from Placer.ai shows that full-service traffic perked up in March after a difficult end to the year.

Advice Guy: RB’s operations expert says discounts are not the secret to improving traffic early in the week, but he knows some creative offerings that might do the trick.

The Mediterranean fast casual will debut Friday in Chicago, and the chain’s co-founder said it plans to open “a bunch” of restaurants to the Windy City and its suburbs.

The Chicago-based multi-concept group is growing nationally, with new concepts coming this year to New York City, New Jersey and Phoenix.

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