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Leadership

National Restaurant Association names new officers, board members

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 05, 2024

The NRA Educational Foundation has also announced its leaders for the coming year.

Workforce

House agrees to consider a rollback of the new joint-employer standard

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 05, 2024

A resolution thwarting adoption of a new definition will be put to a vote within days, according to the International Franchise Association.

Technology

Chowly acquires the digital marketing platform Targetable

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2024

It’s the second acquisition in a year for the order integration provider and will enable the company to provide a wider suite of options for restaurants.

Operations

Why U.S. restaurateurs should heed what's happening in the U.K.

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 04, 2024

Reality Check: Soaring menu prices are expected to cut Britain's population of fish-and-chips joints in half. There's a lesson in there for operators on this side of the Atlantic.

Financing

How many Boston Market locations are left? That's a good question

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2024

The fast-casual chain appears to have closed at least one-third of its restaurants in 2023, and likely many more as years of decline become a freefall. But how many it has remains a mystery.

Food

How Philippe Massoud paved the way for Lebanese fine dining in the U.S.

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2024

NYC’s ilili opened 15 years ago, inspired by a family’s culinary and hospitality legacy and the drive for an elevated restaurant experience.

Emerging Brands

Saying go to drive-thru salad

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 04, 2024

With a head-turning design and an engaged venture capital backer, Greenlane could shake up the healthful fast-casual segment.

Workforce

Biscuitville expands role for both chief culinary officer and CIO

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 04, 2024

Executive Summary: New chefs join Atlas Restaurant Group and the California-based restaurant Parche; and promotions at Summit Restaurant Group.

Financing

The Middle East crisis is causing problems for McDonald's

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2024

CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the war and “misinformation” are having a “meaningful business impact” at the chain’s Middle East restaurants and elsewhere.

Food

New year, new chicken specials at KFC, Biscuitville and El Pollo Loco

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2024

Taste Tracker: Winter specials warm up Bonefish Grill; Dunkin’ and Salt & Straw chill out; MOD Pizza and Papa Johns tout new pies; and more menu news of the week.

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