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Operations

Chipotle's efforts to protect its value proposition pay off

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 06, 2024

Healthy transaction gains for both the fourth quarter and the year indicate that guests feel they are getting their money's worth, said CEO Brian Niccol.

Operations

First streetside Bobby's Burgers to debut in Charlotte, N.C.

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 05, 2024

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay's burger concept is franchising, and this single corporate location will serve as an innovation lab and training center.

Operations

Ghost kitchens are dead. But new models arise from the ashes

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 02, 2024

The pioneers who created commissary-style, shared kitchens for rent have closed, pivoted or shown signs of struggle. But elements live on in a variety of new delivery-forward concepts that some call ghost kitchens 2.0.

Operations

Sweetgreen names former Starbucks exec COO

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 02, 2024

Rossann Williams was prominent in the coffeehouse chain's early unionization response. Now she joins Sweetgreen as it pushes toward profitability.

Financing

Slimmed-down Pizza Inn and Pie Five continue profitability streak

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 01, 2024

Parent company Rave Restaurant Group said it made about $600,000 during its second quarter, about twice its net income from a year ago.

Operations

Sweetgreen is ready for commitment, at least for a year

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 01, 2024

The chain on Thursday is adding a third tier to its loyalty program: an annual subscription option for $100.

Beverage

How Nekter Juice Bar is breaking away from the pack in a crowded segment

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 01, 2024

Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer Alexis Schultze Parra collaborates with brands outside the food and drink category to grow the audience for juices, smoothie and bowls.

Financing

Savory Fund backs smoothie, acai bowl concept South Block

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 31, 2024

The majority stake marks the 12th restaurant investment for the Utah-based private-equity firm and the first in its $200 million Savory Fund III portfolio.

Food

Fast-casual Brine pays homage to the Pop-Tart with launch of first dessert

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 28, 2024

Behind the Menu: Chef-partner Joseph LoNigro highlighted all the best parts of the iconic toaster pastry to create a signature, scratch-made treat that’s easy to execute in a limited kitchen.

Financing

Potbelly keeps its focus on growth through franchising

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 24, 2024

The fast-casual sandwich chain said it has 192 franchised stores currently under development. It also released an updated rewards app.

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