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A nationwide alcohol shortage is causing headaches for bars and restaurants
Unlike some of the other supply chain issues during the pandemic, low supplies of liquor, beer and wine could have serious impacts on an operator’s bottom line as dine-in service resurges.
Amid pandemic uncertainty, Darden finds less is more
Olive Garden’s parent has hit on a more streamlined business model that it intends to take beyond the COVID era.
Chipotle shares inch toward $2K as stocks recover
The burrito chain continued its strong performance by hitting another 52-week high as restaurant stocks recover from earlier declines.
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Why chains should hit the pause button on aggressive growth
Executives should consider more caution about development given soaring costs, future uncertainty and more traditional growth dangers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.
What’s all this to-do over unions?
Back in the day, restaurateurs didn’t have to worry about that sort of thing. Trouble is, we’re no longer back in the day, says RB's Reality Check.
The world’s fastest-growing restaurant company is a ghost kitchen
Reef Kitchens expects to expand by a factor of 10 this year, using a unique real estate strategy to its advantage.
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Podcasts
A Deeper Dive
"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.
Buzzworthy Brands
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.
Menu Feed
“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.