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ICE eases back on workplace raids

The immigration enforcement agency said it will only go after individuals who are known violators instead of raiding restaurants and other employers on the basis of assumptions.

Financing

Texas Roadhouse plans to franchise its fast-casual concept Jaggers

As sales come close to pre-pandemic levels, the company is looking to licensing and e-commerce for sustained growth.

Financing

Editors Roundtable: What celebrity should create the next big virtual brand?

RB editors pitch their ideas for celebrities who would pair well with a delivery-only concept, following the success of MrBeast Burger.

Food

Wawa c-store chain adds a burger, with full dinner menu to come

The new premium sandwich is already the best seller at Wawa's first drive-thru-equipped unit.

Emerging Brands

Applebee's adds a Cheetos-inspired virtual wings concept

Wings and other finger foods will be offered for delivery-only from 1,300 Applebee's restaurants starting today.

Financing

A slimmer Denny's looks past damage control to growth opportunities

The latest flurry of comeback measures includes the launch of virtual concepts, a tweaked menu and growth through conversions.

Leadership

Friendly's co-founder and inveterate gadfly Prestley Blake dies

The chain-restaurant pioneer was 106.

Workforce

Restaurant lobbyists warn of a slower rebound under a $15 minimum wage

More than 80% of operators said their recovery would be hurt by the higher minimum, with cuts in hours and jobs, according to a National Restaurant Association survey.

Leadership