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Food

Restaurants are suddenly all about dessert

By Nancy Kruse on Nov. 07, 2023

State of the Plate: RB menu trends columnist Nancy Kruse dishes on the rising popularity of the last course, which is no longer operators' problematic stepchild.

Financing

Wingstop franchise group Far West Services wins growth investment

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 07, 2023

Brentwood Associates and Sixth Street are teaming up with the franchise partners to expand the fast-casual chicken brand.

Premium

Financing

When it comes to restaurant traffic, 'flat' is the new 'up'

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 07, 2023

The Bottom Line: Negative transactions are so common that restaurant brands are thrilled simply not to lose customers. That could be a bigger challenge going forward.

Premium

Financing

McDonald's and Yum Brands take an optimistic view of oncoming regulations

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2023

The Bottom Line: The CEOs of the franchise giants decried the NLRB’s joint employer ruling but said that their brands have the strength to overcome them, anyway.

Operations

Restaurant chains paint rosier picture of labor and staffing

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 06, 2023

Midway through 3Q earnings, it appears wage inflation is still a challenge, but restaurants are fully staffed, turnover is low and efforts to optimize efficiency are paying off.

Operations

Starbucks plans to give its workers another raise

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2023

The coffee giant is giving all its workers at least 3% pay raises next year and will let hourly workers accrue vacation time sooner. Also: barista championships.

Financing

Clover Food Lab, once a hot concept, declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2023

The 12-unit Massachusetts plant-based chain sought debt protection after sales didn’t recover as expected and financing froze just as it kicked off expansion plans.

Financing