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No bones about it: A rib heist leaves Shake Shack in a pickle

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Why technology hasn't saved restaurants yet

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Will the World Cup be a boon for the restaurant industry? That depends

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Burger chains rethink plant-based burgers, putting the focus on vegetables

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It’s time to reconsider the blended burger

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How will the beverage business shake out?

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How KFC U.S. is using value, nostalgia and honesty to mount its comeback

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Restaurants turn to towers and sauce flights

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Consumers continue to prioritize restaurant spending amid a tough backdrop

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Restaurants turn to towers and sauce flights

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How will the beverage business shake out?

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It’s time to reconsider the blended burger

Food Writer's Diary: The mushroom-beef hybrid may be due for a revival.

Financing

Will the World Cup be a boon for the restaurant industry? That depends

Cities hosting matches can expect an economic boost that generates restaurant sales, but the broader impact will likely be more muted than people expect.

Technology

Why technology hasn't saved restaurants yet

Tech Check: The industry’s rapid digital revolution was a life-saver in 2020, but it led to fragmentation and tech overload later on. AI has added new complications.

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Shake Shack wants to get faster, but only to a point

The fast-casual burger chain understands that it is not “fast” food. But it wants to cut back on those disappointingly long waits.

Consumer Trends

Consumers continue to prioritize restaurant spending amid a tough backdrop

New research from the National Restaurant Association shows that 56% of consumers have spent their discretionary money at a restaurant recently, versus less than 25% who did the same for apparel, entertainment or electronics.

Financing

No bones about it: A rib heist leaves Shake Shack in a pickle

The fast-casual burger chain found itself scrambling last month after someone stole more than 1,000 racks of boneless ribs that were destined for its BBQ Boneless Baby Back Rib Sandwich.

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With Ted's Montana Grill, Ted Turner left his mark on 'America's table'

The late CNN founder and environmentalist co-founded the casual-dining chain with an unusual mission: Create a market for American bison meat. The risky bet became part of his legacy.

Emerging Brands

For Clover Food Lab, an emotional week ends on a high note

The plant-based chain, which closed last week, has been saved by an investor. Now the hard work of reopening the restaurants begins.

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Where is all this technology getting the restaurant business?

The Bottom Line: Restaurants have more technology than they’ve ever had. But they also serve fewer customers and are less profitable than they were in 2019.