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How California's fast-food bill will impact Chipotle's menu prices

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 26, 2023

Company officials say the required wage hike next year will increase labor costs up to 3%. And that cost will be passed on to consumers.

Food

Want to power menu profits? Take a hard look at your recipes

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 26, 2023

Recipe documentation is key to menu profitability. It factors ingredients, labor, yields and waste into pricing. Food costs alone no longer cut it.

Food

How Yia Vang became the leading voice for Hmong cuisine and culture

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 26, 2023

The chef-owner of Hmong Union Kitchen in Minneapolis tells the story about this food movement through his cooking, podcasts, TV shows and more.

Technology

Why Blackbird wants to put mom-and-pops on the blockchain

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 26, 2023

The loyalty startup wants to change how restaurants connect with customers by decentralizing their data.

Operations

Texas Roadhouse wants to grow its to-go business

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 26, 2023

Takeout sales increased for the second straight quarter, and the chain said those orders are good for its margins. But it’s still not doing delivery.

Financing

Starboard's presentation on Bloomin' Brands is disappointing

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2023

The Bottom Line: Those hoping for a detailed deck similar to the activist investor’s famous presentation on Darden likely came away wanting.

Operations

The nugget-ification of America cannot be stopped

By Nancy Kruse and Lisa Jennings on Oct. 25, 2023

Can the nation's collective palate evolve beyond the chicken nuggets they loved as toddlers? Or will we finally reach peak nugget and find another craveable protein to dip in all those terrific sauces out there?

Financing

Investment firm buys the owner of TCBY and Mrs. Fields

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2023

Pearl Street Equity, a family office, is acquiring Famous Brands, the Salt Lake City-based owner of the yogurt and cookie chains.

Operations

The Cheesecake Factory to open a third bakery facility

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 25, 2023

The 37-acre site in southern Indiana will help support the brand’s key dessert business as it opens more restaurants.

Workforce

Mich.'s battle over the tip credit takes a bizarre turn

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2023

Suddenly, organized labor seems to be working against its own cause, affording restaurants a puzzling but appreciated wait-and-see opportunity.

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