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Technology

Wings and Rings adds robotic fry cook Flippy to Kentucky restaurant

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 12, 2022

The wing chain said the bot will make the kitchen more efficient, freeing up workers to wait tables.

Technology

Kura Sushi is adding robots and mobile payment to its restaurants

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 24, 2022

Kur-B the KuraBot will deliver drinks and condiments while customers pick sushi from the brand’s signature conveyor belts.

Financing

Darden's Q4 margins outstrip pre-COVID levels despite below-inflation pricing

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 23, 2022

The parent of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse said its ongoing effort to simplify operations lowered labor costs.

Leadership

Red Robin CEO Paul Murphy to retire

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 22, 2022

The restaurant veteran will step down at the end of the year after his agreed-upon three-year term comes to a close.

Financing

Greene Turtle acquires Clark Crew BBQ--and a new parent

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2022

The two brands are becoming part of a new holding company that's looking to find young growth chains.

Operations

Smokey Bones opens its first drive-thru

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 22, 2022

The casual dining chain decided to go all-in as it seeks to generate more takeout sales.

Operations

On the Border’s turnaround efforts pay off

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 21, 2022

A revamped menu and more technology have the brand on track for its first year of positive sales in more than a decade.

Financing

How Red Robin is preparing for a ‘softening consumer’

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 20, 2022

The chain believes a new $10 value meal combined with strong LTOs will give price-conscious guests more options.

Financing

As sales and profits flag, Cracker Barrel tries pricier food and more tech

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 07, 2022

The chain wants to attract different types of guests, particularly younger people who spend more.

Operations

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q tries fast casual—emphasis on fast

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 07, 2022

The 38-unit brand is converting some locations to counter service in an effort to speed up operations.

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