Continue to Site >>>

News

Food

These hotels are putting all their eggs in the breakfast basket

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 10, 2023

The boring hotel breakfast is being tossed aside, as brands reimagine what the morning meal can be.

Workforce

Wage-and-hour violations cost a regional chain $11.4M

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 10, 2023

Forty-unit Plaza Azteca acknowledged that it underpaid back-of-house staffers.

Financing

Winners and losers from a weird quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2023

The Bottom Line: Burger King operator Carrols, Cava and Wingstop were the big winners. But there were plenty of concepts that would rather have that one back.

Technology

Why Wingstop's tech bet is a big risk

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 09, 2023

Tech Check: The chain has been a digital juggernaut for years. It apparently believes it can do better with a homegrown system.

Workforce

Restaurant groups turn to litigation to block new joint employer standard

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2023

A coalition of trade groups intends to ask for an injunction blocking adoption before Dec. 26, when the redefinition is scheduled to take force.

Operations

The end is near for New Mexico's In-N-Out drought

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 09, 2023

The beloved burger chain is planning to open in The Land of Enchantment for the first time, but not until 2027.

Food

The 'customer is chef' at Pepper Lunch, a growing fast casual with Japanese roots

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 09, 2023

CEO Troy Hooper describes how the concept differentiates itself in the Asian space through its authentic menu, service style and design.

Beverage

It's beginning to smell a lot like peppermint, everywhere you go

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 09, 2023

Peppermint is pushing out pumpkin spice and taking over beverage menus for the holidays, with coffee chains leading the way.

Financing

McDonald's and Krispy Kreme may expand their partnership

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2023

The burger giant has been selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts out of its Kentucky restaurants for months. Now they’re apparently talking about an expansion.

Food

Panda Express, Del Taco and McAlister's launch non-holiday LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 09, 2023

Taste Tracker: Snooze and Toasted Yolk elevate breakfast; Capriotti’s plays up Thanksgiving; Jimmy John’s embraces pickles; and a smattering of seasonal specials.

  • Page 108