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Operations

Why the FTC is coming after restaurant service charges

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2023

Working Lunch: The podcast from public affairs firm Align Public Strategies features a discussion on Biden’s “junk fees” proposal and more on the tip credit.

Financing

Why are restaurant sales holding up? Credit 'funflation'

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 16, 2023

The Bottom Line: Consumers continue to spend their money on food and entertainment even as the cost for it soars, and they’re spending less on sporting goods and furniture.

Operations

Restaurants wade in on both sides of Israel-Palestine conflict

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 16, 2023

Amid calls for peace, fundraising efforts also offered an outlet for solidarity and action.

Marketing

Nostalgia in marketing isn't just for older generations

By Lori Rakoczy on Oct. 16, 2023

Technomic's Take: Parents and older family members can induce feelings of second-hand nostalgia and FOMO. It's why catering to parents of young children is so important.

Food

Chick-fil-A is coming out with a cookbook

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 16, 2023

The chicken sandwich chain’s cookbook, “Extra Helpings,” will include recipes for some of its menu items, including coleslaw and chicken salad.

Food

Domino's shifts its focus to menu innovation

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 13, 2023

The pizza chain is seeing some strong results with its Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread, its second new product introduction this year. Expect more from the chain.

Financing

5 things we're looking for this earnings season

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 13, 2023

The Bottom Line: What are consumers like right now? Is Ozempic going to ruin the restaurant industry? Can Burger King maintain its momentum? Here’s what we want to know.

Financing

Companies can still win in a tough environment, it's just harder

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 13, 2023

The Bottom Line: The owner of Papa Murphy’s says that consumers are getting “more demanding,” which is exactly what happens in a market when people are cutting back.

Technology

Chipotle and Sweetgreen are in a robotic arms race

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 13, 2023

The two chains are duking it out for tech superiority as they attempt to prove that robotic makelines could transform the fast-casual space.

Marketing

A ridiculous number of Americans have worked at a McDonald's

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2023

The burger giant’s latest promotion, called the “1 in 8 Initiative,” highlights the percentage of Americans who’ve worked at one of the chain’s locations at some point in their lives.

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