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Huey Magoo's is riding the chicken tenders wave

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Andy Howard, CEO of the fast-casual chain, joins the podcast to talk about the company’s growth plans and consumer demand for chicken.

Financing

For Boston Market, another ugly chapter could be its last

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2023

After years of steady decline, the fast-casual brand appears to be in a death spiral of unpaid bills, legal filings and angry customers. Even in a world as forgiving as restaurants, it may be impossible for the chain to come back.

Operations

Dickey’s put a restaurant up for sale. Its franchisee was surprised

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 31, 2023

The fast casual’s franchisees say they’re struggling with its price restrictions, coupled with high costs. And one operator says the barbecue chain put her store on the market without her knowledge.

Marketing

From Grimace shakes to Spongmonkeys, restaurant marketing reimagines the past

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 25, 2023

As restaurant chains lean into nostalgia marketing, they’re tasked with making sure old concepts seem fresh and new.

Financing

New Jersey orders the closure of 27 Boston Market restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2023

The state’s Department of Labor fined the company $2.6 million in unpaid wages, liquidated damages and administrative penalties. It is the latest in a series of setbacks for the collapsing chain.

Financing

Pollo Tropical to be sold to the owner of Primanti Bros

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2023

Authentic Restaurant Brands, which operates Primanti Bros and P.J. Whelihan’s, is taking the fast-casual chicken chain private for $8.50 per share.

Financing

At Boston Market, closed locations, lawsuits and bad Yelp reviews

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 26, 2023

The fast-casual chain appears to be deteriorating as locations shut down, vendors file lawsuits, workers go unpaid and managers get their supplies from Sam’s Club.

Operations

Chipotle is putting more workers on the front line to speed service

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 26, 2023

The fast-casual burrito chain is working to find the right balance between its customer-facing and digital makelines as it works to improve throughput in the restaurants.

Operations

Sustainability is ingrained into the DNA of Hannah's Bretzel

By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 26, 2023

The Chicago based concept is centered around German pretzel bread and a sustainable approach to business.

Food

How Fabio Viviani is expanding his restaurant empire into the sweet side

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 06, 2023

The Italian-born chef’s newest venture is JARS, a fast-casual dessert concept ready for franchising.

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