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Get ready for a new push to raise wages

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 15, 2023

Reality Check: With housing costs at nosebleed levels, pressure is building to adjust pay rates accordingly.

Financing

Would Domino's ever work with third-party delivery? Maybe

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 15, 2023

The pizza delivery giant is keeping the door open regarding aggregators such as DoorDash and Uber Eats. The company uses a simple, risk-reward calculation in evaluating whether it makes sense to be on those apps.

Operations

With IPO capital in hand, Cava looks onward to growth

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 15, 2023

The 263-unit Mediterranean chain plans to reach 1,000 locations across the U.S. by 2032 and sees an opportunity to grow sales with new formats, catering and building loyalty.

Emerging Brands

All aboard: Kura's high-tech sushi train picks up speed

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 14, 2023

The fast-growing Japanese brand wants to bring sushi to the American masses by outsourcing much of the work to machines.

Operations

Netflix plans to serve up food to eat, not just watch

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 14, 2023

We eat first with our eyes. Now the new limited-time pop-up Netflix Bites in Los Angeles will also fill our bellies.

Financing

Darden's acquisition of Ruth's Chris, by the numbers

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 14, 2023

The Olive Garden parent closed its deal for the steakhouse chain Wednesday. Here’s a look at what it’s getting.

Operations

Cava raises $318M in its IPO

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 14, 2023

On the eve of its debut on the New York Stock Exchange, the fast-casual chain's initial stock price hit $22 per share, well above earlier projections. The price gives the company a $2.5 billion valuation.

Workforce

Jury awards former Starbucks manager $25.6M in discrimination case

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 14, 2023

The former regional manager sued the coffee giant in 2019, saying she was wrongly fired following the arrests of two Black men in one of Starbucks' Philadelphia cafes.

Financing

Chip Wade on how to manage the 'new workforce dynamic'

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 14, 2023

A Deeper Dive: The CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group joins the podcast to discuss adapting to new customer demand, how to maintain workforce culture and the adjustment since taking the top job.

Operations

The restaurant industry appears to be losing it

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2023

Reality Check: If a friend or relative were acting the way restaurateurs recently have, we'd all be calling someone.

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