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In closing its pizza brand, Chipotle ends a weird era

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 06, 2023

The Bottom Line: The burrito chain is closing its remaining Pizzeria Locale locations, finally putting an end to an era in which it tried putting its fast-casual stamp on different menu segments.

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A look at the Top 500 restaurants, in charts

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 06, 2023

The Bottom Line: These are the restaurant chains with the largest average unit volumes, the brands that have grown AUVs the most since the pandemic, and those that have added—and closed—the most locations.

Marketing

Fried chicken fans can now deck out in KFC gear

By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 06, 2023

The chicken chain is launching a new merchandise shop featuring an array of vintage and modern apparel.

Marketing

How restaurants are approaching Threads, Instagram's answer to Twitter

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 06, 2023

Many brands have already jumped aboard the fast-growing app. Others are waiting to see how things unspool.

Food

IHOP turns pancakes portable with new menu mashup

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 05, 2023

Pancake Tacos take the breakfast favorite into new meal territory as IHOP continues its drive to expand lunch and dinner.

Food

Subway makes more changes to its menu

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 05, 2023

The sandwich giant’s third major menu overhaul, featuring slicers and a line of new subs with more meat, continues an overhaul that began two years ago.

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McDonald's franchisees, and their attorney, push back against proposed California joint employer rules

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 05, 2023

An independent group of the chain’s operators blasted a proposed rule in that state that would make fast-food franchisors liable for franchisees’ employment law violations after a union-backed group hinted their attorney favors them.

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Why supermarkets are starting to think like restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 05, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Heather Lalley, editor-in-chief of RB sister publication Winsight Grocery Business, joins the podcast to talk about grocers’ intent on pushing more into prepared foods.

Technology

Consumer acceptance of robotics and automation in restaurants is spotty at best

Jul. 04, 2023

Technomic's Take: Labor has been a perennial problem for the industry and automation could help. But consumers are skeptical. And the cost is substantial.

Food

Americans are rediscovering the joys of analog, and restaurants are following suit

By Nancy Kruse on Jul. 04, 2023

State of the Plate: Menu Trends Columnist Nancy Kruse explores the menu items restaurants use to cater to consumers' need for simplicity, with dips, finger foods, charcuterie and cast-iron skillets.

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