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Financing

Star investors lend upstarts a halo of success

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 20, 2017

The upscale restaurant market has its celebrity chefs, but the limited-service sector is giving rise to a group of marquee-name investors whose very interest tends to anoint their holdings as likely successes.

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Fear and loathing edition

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2014

Nothing grabs attention like the fear of being poisoned at restaurants that are worshipped for their quality. Unless you’re talking about a vegan restaurant with ties to a cannibal.

Financing

Union Square Hospitality Group's no-tipping plan by the numbers

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 03, 2015

Danny Meyer provided details Monday night at a town-hall style meeting with guests, fellow restaurateurs and the media. Here are the particulars.

Financing

Union Square Hospitality goes into the private-equity business

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 02, 2017

The parent of Gramercy Tavern and creator of Shake Shack intends to invest in upstart fast-casual brands and tech.

Shake Shack said to aim for $1 billion IPO valuation

Sep. 05, 2014

Bloomberg, citing unidentified sources, reports an offering is in the works and will set a new benchmark for fast casuals.

Shake Shack takes its chicken sandwich nationwide

By Kelsey Squire on Jan. 14, 2016

The fast casual aims for a piece of the fried-chicken frenzy.

Leadership

Union Square exec to lead upstart Bartaco chain

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2017

Sabato Sagaria was formerly chief restaurant officer for Union Square Hospitality Group. He'll now head Barteca's 15-unit taco and tequila concept.

Shake Shack officially files for $100 million IPO

Dec. 29, 2014

The offering may not be the $1 billion initial release that had been suggested, but the capital will fuel rapid growth for the retro burger chain.

Shake Shack’s chicken sandwich spurs traffic

By Kelsey Squire on May 13, 2016

Bolstered by Q1 sales of the Chick’n Shack, the chain is poised to expand its chicken platform in the future.

Operations

Shake Shack makes a big delivery push

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 11, 2017

A deal with Postmates gives the chain’s customers free delivery this week.

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