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Multibrand restaurant companies may hold the key to the ghost kitchen model

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 08, 2022

Tech Check: Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International is the latest conglomerate to stack its concepts in a digital-only format. Here’s why the idea is a slam dunk.

Leadership

Wingstop’s top technology exec Stacy Peterson to step down in December

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 08, 2022

The chicken wing chain's chief revenue and technology officer is moving to a CEO position, but where she is going has not been revealed.

Leadership

Is this the biggest restaurant jerk of all time?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Victor Posner set a new depth in restaurant leadership, though he’s certainly had ample competition. Here’s how he earned his dubious distinction.

Workforce

Washington, D.C., launches crackdown on restaurants' misuse of a tipping app

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2022

The District's attorney general says employers are illegally passing along the fees for using the app to servers and bartenders.

Financing

Luckin Coffee makes a miraculous comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2022

The Bottom Line: The hedge fund manager who exposed the rapidly growing fraud now calls the company’s turnaround a “miracle.”

Financing

John Elway makes a ‘significant’ investment in Tom’s Watch Bar

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2022

The NFL Hall of Fame quarterback was also named to the board of advisors of the emerging sports bar chain.

Operations

Panera Bread goes after city centers with digital-focused formats

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 08, 2022

A new smaller urban prototype opens in New York City, and will soon be joined by a no-dine-in Panera To Go.

Operations

Chili’s opens first to-go-only location as it eyes denser markets

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 08, 2022

The 1,600-square-foot location offers a scaled-down menu near the campus of Southern Methodist University.

Technology

Sweetgreen to test fully automated restaurants next year

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 08, 2022

Using the Spyce technology acquired last year, the fast-casual concept said the robotic makelines could be “transformative.”

Emerging Brands

Restaurant-less Marriott chain adds hydroponic gardens

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2022

Guests can harvest the produce if they want to cook in their in-room kitchens. The herbs and vegetables will also garnish the complimentary breakfast service.

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