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Financing

Not all the restaurant news came from big chains this earnings season

 By Peter Romeo on May 11, 2023

Earnings roundup: Results from smaller operators and several industry suppliers also cast light on the industry’s performance, particularly by independents.

Food

Pork suppliers warn that a significant price hike is coming

 By Peter Romeo on May 11, 2023

They say a decision Thursday by the U.S. Supreme Court is certain to increase growers' costs while cutting into supplies.

Leadership

Boka Restaurant Group splits with chef Daniel Rose

By Lisa Jennings on May 11, 2023

The acclaimed chef opened two restaurants with the group in recent months, including Le Select in Chicago and Cafe Basque in Los Angeles.

Financing

Inflation at fast-food restaurants shows no sign of slowing

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2023

Limited-service restaurant prices accelerated slightly in April, even as inflation cooled at full-service restaurants and grocery stores.

Food

10 Chicago restaurants to try during the National Restaurant Association Show

By Patricia Cobe on May 10, 2023

After walking the Show floor at McCormick Place, it’s time to kick back those tired feet and take a seat at one of Chicago’s top restaurants.

Financing

Wendy's eyes more late-night business

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2023

The burger chain, which conquered breakfast, believes it can get more business later in the day now that staffing issues appear to have abated.

Technology

Sweetgreen's robotic Infinite Kitchen is finally open

By Lisa Jennings on May 10, 2023

The fully automated makeline is described as faster and more accurate, and could cut labor costs in half. A second location, converted from an existing restaurant, will come later this year.

Workforce

Group behind Starbucks' unionization runs into its own labor problem

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2023

Employees of the Service Employees International Union say they intend to strike for higher wages. They also accuse the union of being guilty of what it has alleged Starbucks is doing.

Operations

Noodles & Co. guests push back on higher prices, especially for delivery

By Lisa Jennings on May 10, 2023

But with commodity deflation expected for the rest of the year, the fast-casual chain has brought back a value promotion that is already driving traffic, the company said.

Financing

At Wendy's, stronger sales yield better profits

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2023

The burger chain said profit margins at company restaurants improved last quarter thanks to higher sales. But customer counts declined.

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