News

Bonefish Grill becomes ‘Brunchfish' on Sundays with new menu

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 14, 2023

The seafood chain reimagines brunch, luring guests with a new lineup of frittatas, French toast sticks and shareable cocktails.

Operations

Will Chipotle's new concept be the one that gets traction?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 14, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Earlier diversification attempts have been short-lived. Here’s what went wrong in those efforts.

Marketing

McDonald's enlists Cardi B and Offset for Valentine's Day

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2023

The fast-food burger chain’s latest Famous Orders meal is for two, targeted at couples on date nights or friends hanging out with one another.

Workforce

Congress' close eye on restaurants has some politicos worried

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 13, 2023

Working Lunch: The industry is under attack in the political arena, with battles forming on a host of fronts.

Workforce

Bernie Sanders summons Starbucks' Howard Schultz to talk unions

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2023

The famously liberal U.S. senator has asked the coffee chain CEO to appear before a Senate committee and answer questions about Starbucks’ handling of an organizing drive.

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Technology

Grubhub makes the smart move toward restaurant direct ordering

Feb. 13, 2023

Technomic's Take: Relenting on fees and providing a restaurant direct ordering funnel may be a key stop in an evolution toward a unified third-party delivery ordering marketplace.

Consumer Trends

Inflation won't dampen diners' Valentine's Day plans

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 13, 2023

A majority of consumers say they plan to spend the same amount or more this year vs. last year, according to a survey by Popmenu.

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Financing

Reaction to Chick-fil-A's cauliflower sandwich shows the limits of plant-based meat

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chicken-sandwich restaurant chain is getting criticism from customers and some political opportunists for testing a new plant-based menu item.

Food