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Consumer Trends

Inflation may be hurting servers' tips

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 15, 2022

Fewer diners say they’re tipping 20% now than they were at this time last year, according to a new study by Popmenu.

Workforce

Lakisha Hunter went from gang leader to chef. Now she's showing others the way

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2022

The proprietor of Chicago's That Jerk Spot is easing youngsters with legal issues into restaurant careers.

Leadership

Applebee's vet Elizabeth McGee joins Ruby Restaurant Group as COO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2022

She will oversee HR and F&B innovation in addition to day-to-day ops at the parent of Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine Café.

Operations

Subway’s latest restaurant format is a fridge

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2022

The chain will use the high-tech vending machines to sell more sandwiches in places like airports and college campuses.

Financing

How independent operators are embracing change and reaping the rewards

By Liz Barrett Foster on Nov. 14, 2022

As the industry stabilizes, operators of RB Top 100 restaurants are taking advantage of renewed consumer interest and greater opportunities for their brands.

Leadership

17-concept Fat Brands hires its first-ever chief growth officer

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2022

Jeremy Theisen joins the Twin Peaks and Fazoli's parent after two decades of expanding startups.

Financing

Here are 2021’s top newcomers to the Top 100

By Liz Barrett Foster on Nov. 14, 2022

Miami Beach’s Mila debuts at No. 5 on this year’s ranking. Find out where some of the other newcomers to this year’s list appear.

Marketing

Nestle launches cookie delivery brand with Nextbite

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2022

Nestle Toll House Cookie Delivery will offer six cookie varieties as well as milk and other treats. It’s the latest entrant into the red-hot cookie market.

Operations