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Breakfast

Financing

First Watch feels a tailwind from consumers' inflation adjustments

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2022

The daytime dining chain says customers are opting for its $15 breakfasts and lunch as a more economical alternative to dining out at dinner.

Financing

IHOP unit growth stunted by permitting, construction delays

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2022

The pancake chain will push as many as 30 unit openings into next year but said its pipeline is still in good shape.

Operations

What opportunities Denny's sees in its new venture, Keke's Breakfast Cafe

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2022

Concept President David Schmidt speaks with Restaurant Business about his plans. But first, maybe a cheese steak omelet?

Food

IHOP is tagging its New French Toast ‘NFT’ and offering its first NFT to celebrate the launch

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 10, 2022

The thicker, fluffier French toast debuts Monday, along with seven new all-day menu items.

Financing

Fast-food breakfast makes a comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 03, 2022

The Bottom Line: Taco Bell’s strategy shift in the morning comes as consumers have returned to the daypart. But there are a lot more options, too.

Financing

First Watch tries a secondary IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2022

Advent International, which owns three-quarters of the breakfast-and-lunch chain's stock, will sell at least 4.5 million shares in a secondary offering.

Food

IHOP puts customization front and center with new Choice menu

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 24, 2022

The updated focus allows guests to build their own meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner any time of day.

Leadership

Ken Pendery to retire from First Watch

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 17, 2022

At age 68, he's stepping back after promoting the concept's growth for almost four decades.

Food

Chick-fil-A joins an intensifying fast-food breakfast battle with Chorizo Cheddar Egg Bites

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 15, 2022

The grab-and-go item, in test in several markets, is the first new breakfast selection the chicken chain has added since 2017.

Food

Late summer menus provide a preview of fall

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 15, 2022

Taste Tracker: Breakfast gets some love at Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros. and Salad and Go; Sweetgreen and Fogo de Chao highlight seasonal produce; Bad Daddy’s dials up the spice; and pretzel-flavored beer is a thing.

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