News

Remembering the great product bombs of the past

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 28, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: With Starbucks promising yet another breakthrough menu introduction, the time is right to see how past promised game-changers actually fared.

Operations

Fogo de Chao is not your average steakhouse

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 28, 2023

The Brazilian churrasco concept, in fact, is dropping “steakhouse” from its name as it looks to highlight its unique service style and varied menu.

Operations

Thompson Hospitality is shopping for more restaurant acquisitions

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 28, 2023

The multiconcept group has been building its retail restaurant division at a rapid clip. Now it's looking to add a coffee brand, a dessert concept and/or something in the salad space.

Financing

Main Squeeze Juice Co. finds the 'perfect blend' with its I Love Juice acquisition

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 28, 2023

The deal will nearly double the juice chain’s footprint, expanding it into new states as it works to bring its healthy menu to “all the masses.”

Financing

Burger King is closing 26 locations in Michigan

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 28, 2023

EYM King, a Texas-based operator who the brand sued in February for not paying royalties, is closing the locations over the next few weeks.

Premium

Financing

Are restaurants pricing themselves out of the good life?

By Peter Romeo and Nancy Kruse on Mar. 28, 2023

Sweet & Sour: Columnists Peter Romeo and Nancy Kruse consider if menu pricing has hit the red zone. Someone check with a customer, quick.

Technology

Uber Eats works to prune and improve its virtual brand selection

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 28, 2023

The delivery app is cracking down on restaurants that duplicate menus under different names and doing more to connect restaurants with established concepts.

Financing