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Report: Chipotle's recent traffic burst is expected to shrink any perceived portion-size problems

 By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 22, 2024

Remember the TikTokers like Keith Lee who ranted about not getting enough chicken in their bowls and burritos? It doesn't appear to have impacted traffic, according to new Placer.ai data.

Operations

Starbucks inks a deal to install 100 more EV chargers, mostly along the West Coast

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 18, 2024

The devices will be installed along the I-5 corridor under a deal with Mercedes-Benz. When those chargers are up and running, the coffee chain would sport chargers at 1,000 units in total.

Financing

Another breastaurant chain suffers a severe downturn

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2024

Bombshells, the concept run by strip-club operator RCI Hospitality, posted a 16.2% drop in same-store sales.

Consumer Trends

Current influences on consumer spending and value decisions

Sponsored content from our partner IFMA on Jul. 11, 2024

Explore the latest insights into consumer spending and value decisions amidst ongoing inflation. Learn how rising food-away-from-home (FAFH) costs impact behaviors and discover strategies for targeting key demographics and addressing operator challenges in our current economic environment.

Food

How Panera's New Era goes way beyond the menu

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 09, 2024

The menu transformation is exceeding expectations, but the brand has been in headlines for lots of other reasons. EVP and COO Debbie Roberts takes on questions about the test of par-baked bread, dough facility closures, the data breach and more.

Emerging Brands

Paws a moment to consider these inflation-resistant concepts

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2024

Reality Check: We've lived through the cat cafe craze. The next evolutionary wrinkle could be a proliferation of restaurants where dogs roam free.

Operations

DOL issues employer mandates for protecting workers from excessive heat

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 02, 2024

The requirements include providing paid breaks every two hours when temperatures soar in indoor workplaces like kitchens, as well as providing cool-down areas, drinking water and establishment of a safety "buddy system."

Food

Cracker Barrel launches its largest menu test ever in 14 Texas locations

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 26, 2024

The revamp is designed to benefit both guests and team members with menu innovation and operational improvements.

Financing

How restaurants should operate in a price-sensitive market

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Juan Martinez, principal with Profitality, joins the podcast to talk about value and how companies can win in a tough market.

Operations

Hooters closes some struggling restaurants, citing a difficult market

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 24, 2024

The sports bar chain abruptly shut its doors in parts of Texas, Florida, Kentucky and Virginia. A local media outlet put the total number of closures at 40.

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