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Meat costs continue to plague Portillo's
The Italian beef chain faced "unprecedented" inflation for the second straight quarter. Traffic also fell nearly 6%.
High cheese prices give Papa John’s some indigestion
The company’s sales increased last quarter despite weakening demand. But its food costs rose 18% and corporate store margins took a big hit.
In Chicago, a virtual restaurant tries bricks-and-mortar
Tech Check: Moonbowls, which exists mainly online, is venturing into the physical world to give customers another touchpoint.
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Fast food’s next value war will look a lot different
The Bottom Line: The wars will be fought on mobile phones and in local markets rather than through big national discount deals.
Food delivery defies inflation as sales chug along
Tech Check: Delivery's growth is still slowing, but not as much as you’d expect given the circumstances.
The story behind Holey Grail Donuts
The Hawaii-based concept hopes to take its unique taro donuts to California. It just completed a $9 million investment round featuring investors like Tony Hawk and chef Christopher Kostow.
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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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“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.
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“Restaurant Rewind" is a weekly podcast hosted by Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo as he looks at the people, concepts and trends that helped create the restaurant industry as we know it today.