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Chipotle reports record-breaking third quarter sales
The fast casual said same-store sales increased 15.1% during the third quarter, with revenue climbing 21.9% to $2 billion.
TGI Fridays sees virtual brands as path to millions in new sales
The casual-dining chain expects concepts like Krispy Rice and others to generate up to $1 million per restaurant.
Buffalo Wild Wings is testing a wing-making robot
The latest version of Flippy, dubbed "Wingy," will debut in a B-Dubs restaurant next year.
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Starbucks took a step back, and made a giant leap
RB’s The Bottom Line examines a key decision in the coffee giant’s 50-year history: Its decision to close hundreds of stores during the Great Recession.
Pickleball craze gives rise to a new form of restaurant eatertainment
Multi-acre facilities sporting multiple food and beverage outlets are springing up to provide fans of the game with a place to play, eat and drink.
The hummus wave is becoming a tsunami
A dip that originated in the Middle East has gone mainstream on fast-casual and school-lunch menus. Now new variations are coming out of those roots.
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"A Deeper Dive” is a weekly podcast from Restaurant Business dedicated to going in-depth on the most pressing challenges and opportunities restaurant operators face today, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze.
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Host Heather Lalley, Senior editor at RB, talks with the founders and CEOs of emerging brands to discuss their opportunities, challenges and strategic innovations. Look for a new episode released every other Tuesday.
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“Menu Feed” is a biweekly podcast hosted by Senior Editor Patricia Cobe that delves into menu development and food and drink trends through lively conversations with chefs and operators.