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Chipotle dabbles in late-night hours, at least on Halloween

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 18, 2023

For the annual Boorito promotion this year, 53 college town locations will extend their hours until midnight.

Technology

Salted raises $14M to expand Moonbowls, other delivery brands

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 18, 2023

The company plans to double its unit count by the end of next year and also has an acquisition up its sleeve.

Technology

Restaurants' tech awakening becomes a security risk

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 18, 2023

The industry’s embrace of technology has made it a bigger target for cyberattacks. Here’s what restaurants can do to protect themselves.

Marketing

6 strategies that could move the needle for loyalty programs

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 18, 2023

Exclusive perks, NFTs and AI are trending in restaurant rewards. But it’s OK to keep it simple, too.

Operations

The crackdown on fake reviews could put restaurants in the crosshairs

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 18, 2023

The FTC as proposed civil penalties and online platforms are exposing perceived violators. Yet restaurants remain vulnerable. Can consumers learn to trust reviews again?

Marketing

Chuck E. Cheese is taking over part of a water park

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2023

The eatertainment concept has struck a licensing deal to create a new branded area at a Sacramento water park.

Operations

Pizza Hut makes a play for the late-night crowd

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2023

The pizza chain said that thousands of locations are now open until midnight or later as the brand eyes night owls.

Consumer Trends

These restaurant brands are the easiest to use, consumers say

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 17, 2023

A ranking of the world’s simplest brands showed that QSRs are excelling as technology plays a bigger role.

Operations

Hopdoddy joins the movement to go seed oil-free

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 17, 2023

The Texas-based burger chain joins Shake Shack in transitioning to a more planet-friendly vegetable oil alternative developed by Zero Acre Farms, which has Chipotle as a backer.

Financing

Restaurant sales showed some surprising strength last month

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2023

Restaurant and bar sales are up 9.2% over the past year despite a host of challenges, as consumer spending shows little sign of slowing down.

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