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Moon Rabbit in Washington, D.C. closes amid union fight

 By Lisa Jennings on May 25, 2023

The InterContinental Washington, D.C. has parted ways with Chef Kevin Tien, despite accolades for his modern Vietnamese concept, as both restaurant and hotel workers petition for a union election.

Operations

At the National Restaurant Association Show, brands leveraged sustainability as a marketing strategy

By Reyna Estrada on May 24, 2023

As younger consumers look for social responsibility from the brands they interact with, food and beverage businesses are making sure to spotlight their sustainability efforts.

Financing

Red Robin's revamp takes a bite out of wait times

By Joe Guszkowski on May 24, 2023

Just 2% of guests now report waiting more than 15 minutes for a table, an 8-point improvement from a year ago.

Financing

Here come the restaurant IPOs

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2023

The Bottom Line: Cava Group’s filing of its initial public offering documents could be the first of a few industry IPOs this year. But restaurant M&A remains weak.

Technology

Lawsuit accuses DoorDash of charging iPhone users extra

By Joe Guszkowski on May 24, 2023

The suit alleges that iPhone users are more likely to face higher fees than Android users for the same order. DoorDash said the claim is “blatantly false.”

Operations

Wake Up Call coffeehouse chain expands with acquisition

By Lisa Jennings on May 24, 2023

The 11-unit chain acquired 13 locations of Black Rock Coffee Bar in Washington state, with plans to convert them to Wake Up Call.

Financing

How Taco John's responded to the 'Taco Tuesday' challenge

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Barry Westrum, chief marketing officer for the Mexican fast-food chain, joins the podcast to discuss the trademark battle with Taco Bell.

Operations

San Diego restaurant operators indicted in alleged PPP loan fraud

By Lisa Jennings on May 24, 2023

The owners of Rockstar Dough LLC and Chicken Feed LLC face charges of wire fraud and money laundering.

Technology

ChatGPT's first restaurant job could be in HR

By Joe Guszkowski on May 23, 2023

A number of suppliers at this year's National Restaurant Association Show said they're using the chatbot to help restaurants screen applicants and keep them engaged once they’re hired.

Financing

Former Famous Dave's investor makes a $12M bid for Corner Bakery

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2023

The hedge fund Wexford Capital, including Famous Dave’s former CEO Jeff Crivello, has an opening bid in an auction for the fast-casual bakery-cafe chain.

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