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Cava raises $318M in its IPO

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 14, 2023

On the eve of its debut on the New York Stock Exchange, the fast-casual chain's initial stock price hit $22 per share, well above earlier projections. The price gives the company a $2.5 billion valuation.

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The restaurant industry appears to be losing it

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2023

Reality Check: If a friend or relative were acting the way restaurateurs recently have, we'd all be calling someone.

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Restaurants applaud Texas' effort to avert a hodgepodge of business regulations

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2023

A bill signed into law by Gov. Abbott ensures that local and county jurisdictions can't set rules that conflict with state and federal requirements.

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Blaze Pizza sues Blaze BBQ for trademark infringement

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 14, 2023

The fast-casual pizza chain is seeking an injunction and monetary damages, saying the Mediterranean concept willfully copied elements of graphics and interior design.

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Dangerous smoke levels in the East spark calls for more worker protections

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 09, 2023

Labor groups say the situation also underscores a need for universal paid sick leave.

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Tacos poised to take over fast casual

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 09, 2023

Fast-casual taco concepts have more-elevated fare, bars and breakfast. And though the landscape in this niche is increasingly crowded, most say there's plenty of room for national growth.

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