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9 tech tidbits from the National Restaurant Show

 By Joe Guszkowski on May 22, 2024

RB’s technology reporter empties his notebook after a busy few days in Chicago, where restaurants showed they're hungrier than ever for tech.

Financing

Tasty Restaurant Group buys 64 more KFC restaurants

 By Jonathan Maze on May 22, 2024

The multibrand franchisee, which also operates Pizza Hut, Burger King, Dunkin’ and Taco Bell, acquired the locations in the central and Southeast U.S.

Financing

Red Lobster's CEO is questioning the company's relationship with its owner

By Jonathan Maze on May 21, 2024

The casual-dining chain, which filed for bankruptcy this week, is probing whether its former CEO steered all its shrimp purchasing through the company's owner, Thai Union, a shrimp supplier.

Financing

Endless Shrimp becomes pivotal issue in Red Lobster bankruptcy

By Joe Guszkowski on May 21, 2024

The chain’s CEO alleged that the promotion may have pushed more shrimp business to its largest shareholder at Red Lobster’s expense, setting the stage for a messy Chapter 11 proceeding.

Financing

Brands need to think creatively as the industry heads into a value war

By Jonathan Maze on May 21, 2024

The Bottom Line: Giving customers meal options they can afford will be key to generating traffic this year. But make sure those offers can generate a profit.

Topics

Women restaurant owners get chance to rant about tipping, food costs and how to keep businesses alive

By Lisa Jennings on May 21, 2024

Members of Let's Talk Womxn from across the country got up on a literal soapbox during the National Restaurant Show to make their voices heard.

Operations

How Wow Bao found success in the restaurant-retail crosshairs

By Heather Lalley on May 21, 2024

Retail Watch: The steamed bun concept started as a restaurant brand and is now in more than 6,000 grocery stores—with more on the way.

Food

An insiders' look at the 2024 MenuMasters Awards

By Patricia Cobe on May 21, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret deconstruct the ceremony and gala and share their take on the National Restaurant Show.

Technology

How IHOP is using AI to boost check averages

By Joe Guszkowski on May 21, 2024

The pancake chain's AI recommendation engine makes menu suggestions based on what a customer has already ordered. It has proven quite persuasive.

Operations

Day 3 at the National Restaurant Show: Cybersecurity, roller bags and the trouble with takeout

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 20, 2024

The Restaurant Business team continued to mine the Show floor for aha moments as the event hit its stride Monday.

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