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Chipotle to test a robotic makeline and new grills

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 07, 2023

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain reported a disappointing fourth quarter but said its "back to basics" focus is paying off with positive transactions in January.

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Restaurants rethink how long their business day should be

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Dayparts are being varied as much as menus these days. The trend started 45 years ago with a brand called Le Peep.

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Senators demand an accounting of how ServSafe fees are used

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 06, 2023

Six have sent a letter to the National Restaurant Association asking for more details about how the group uses proceeds from the food-safety program to fund lobbying.

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London-born Wagamama takes another swing at U.S. growth

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 06, 2023

The pan-Asian concept opens a seventh unit this week in Tampa, with two more to come.

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Focus Brands tops $3.9B in systemwide sales

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 03, 2023

Fiscal 2022 was a good year for the multi-brand franchisor, which highlighted the "power of the portfolio" and plans to double down on co-branding.

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How upcycling unleashes creativity, and profitability, in the kitchen

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 02, 2023

More restaurants are finding new and innovative ways to cross-utilize ingredients in their kitchens. Operators say it promotes creativity while lowering food costs. And consumers are increasingly demanding it.

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Pie Five drops large pizzas to return to individualized pies

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 02, 2023

But the fast-casual chain also makes value move to appeal to families with buy-three-get-fourth-free offer.

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Just Salad is rewarding reuse with its latest earth-friendly promotion

By Reyna Estrada on Jan. 31, 2023

The salad chain is offering a discount on in-store orders when customers opt for a reusable bowl.

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A dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP comes to Dubai

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 31, 2023

It’s the first of five combo locations slated for the Middle East as co-branding continues its comeback.

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Casa Bonita is hiring 500 for planned reopening in May

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 30, 2023

The creators of "South Park" are reworking the Denver landmark and have positions to fill ranging from cliff divers to front- and back-of-the-house staff.

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