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Financing

The pandemic is not yet done with restaurants

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2023

The Bottom Line: A rash of bankruptcy filings shows that small brands and franchisees continue to deal with the aftermath of the pandemic, three and a half years later.

Technology

Why Wingstop's tech bet is a big risk

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 09, 2023

Tech Check: The chain has been a digital juggernaut for years. It apparently believes it can do better with a homegrown system.

Workforce

Restaurant groups turn to litigation to block new joint employer standard

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2023

A coalition of trade groups intends to ask for an injunction blocking adoption before Dec. 26, when the redefinition is scheduled to take force.

Operations

The end is near for New Mexico's In-N-Out drought

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 09, 2023

The beloved burger chain is planning to open in The Land of Enchantment for the first time, but not until 2027.

Operations

Steak and Ale to make long-awaited return in April

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 08, 2023

After succumbing to bankruptcy in 2008, the casual-dining pioneer will open in Burnsville, Minn., next year.

Consumer Trends

Young workers are skipping lunch more often, a new report finds

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 08, 2023

ezCater has published its second annual Lunch Report, which reveals that employees, particularly younger workers, are skipping lunch more often, despite the benefits associated with taking a lunch break.

Financing

Chili's sells a lot of tequila and other takeaways from the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2023

Danny Meyer's big regret. Why so many economic headlines are contradictory. And don't forget to reallocate your AI labor savings.

Marketing

Mellow Mushroom updates its look for the digital age

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 08, 2023

The pizza chain’s first rebrand in its 50-year history was designed with online ordering and Gen Z in mind.

Financing

A look at the state of the restaurant labor market

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Brian Miller, CEO of management consulting firm Patrice & Associates, joins the podcast to talk labor in the hospitality industry and how to keep good workers.

Operations

What to learn from two brands dubbed 'the next Chipotle'

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 08, 2023

Cava, the newly public fast-casual chain called "the next Chipotle" by investors, and Noodles & Co., which held that title a decade ago, just reported two very different quarters that are a study in contrasts—and offer a warning for Cava.

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