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Consumers see full-service chains offering greater value today, even with inflation

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 27, 2023

A new American Consumer Satisfaction Index survey shows the public perceives the sector as offering better quality for the money.

Food

Calif. restaurants get a 6-month reprieve on pork limits

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2023

A court has ruled that establishments can continue buying pork raised under prior standards, avoiding what some feared would be a severe shortage and a spike in prices.

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Technology

Toast's new online ordering fee has some restaurants feeling burned

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 23, 2023

The mandatory 99-cent fee for guests is just the latest price hike from the big tech supplier. Some operators say it could be the last straw.

Workforce

Work in restaurants? John Fraser wants to invite you to dinner

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 22, 2023

The chef is opening a table at any of his restaurants for members of the hospitality industry to dine at a significant discount. The goal: to build community and camaraderie.

Financing

Gen Z is less likely to notice price hikes

By Lori Rakoczy on Jun. 16, 2023

Technomic's Take: Younger consumers are less likely to say prices are increasing. Is it their short attention span or their short time on earth?

Financing

Restaurants continued to raise prices in May

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2023

Limited-service prices increased 8% annually last month, even as retail grocery price inflation slowed further.

Financing

Inflation at fast-food restaurants shows no sign of slowing

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2023

Limited-service restaurant prices accelerated slightly in April, even as inflation cooled at full-service restaurants and grocery stores.

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Technology

DoorDash, restaurants at odds over price markups

By Joe Guszkowski on May 10, 2023

The delivery company is pushing operators to keep prices more consistent between the app and their regular menus, saying markups are turning customers away. Restaurants say the markups are needed to manage delivery costs.

Financing