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Greg Flynn expands his hotel holdings with an 89-inn deal

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 22, 2022

The big Applebee's and Panera franchisee is acquiring control of the properties through a joint venture.

Financing

What is the future of restaurant automation?

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Profitality Principal Juan Martinez joins the RB podcast to talk about the growing use of automation, its future role and potential impact.

Financing

Swig gets new majority owner in Utah’s Larry H. Miller Co.

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 22, 2022

The fast-growing beverage chain is poised to go coast-to-coast with backing from the business group and former Utah Jazz owner.

Workforce

Call the scrap yard. We have a labor model to be picked up.

By Peter Romeo and Nancy Kruse on Nov. 22, 2022

Sweet & Sour: The restaurant business has grappled with labor challenges for about 40 years now, but never a situation as trying as the current one. It’s time to rethink the very nature of restaurant work.

Financing

Lower-income consumers are eating more fast food

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2022

The Bottom Line: Quick-service chains are getting more business from lower-income diners. Here’s why it might not all be a trade-down from more expensive restaurants.

Financing

Here’s what Jack in the Box is doing to improve store margins

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2022

The burger chain’s stock was hammered Tuesday as inflation and investments ate into its profits. The company is taking operational steps to improve margins, such as new cheese pumps.

Emerging Brands

Openings and Closings: Kwame Onwuachi hits New York City; Joy in Washington, D.C.; and Manresa to go out with a bang

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 22, 2022

Here are the notable independent restaurants coming (and going) across the country in October and November.

Leadership

Wish a restaurateur was running Congress? Here’s as close as you’ll come

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 22, 2022

One of Capitol Hill’s top officials was slicing meats and making salads before he went into politics. And the incoming speaker of the House says he hasn’t forgotten that formative experience.

Technology

Judge dismisses Miami restaurateur’s lawsuit against Google

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 22, 2022

Left-Field Holdings argued Google’s online ordering system misled customers and violated its restaurants’ brand rights. It has an opportunity to refile its complaint.

Food

From TikTok to Kimpton Hotels, the butter board trend keeps on spreading

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 22, 2022

Chefs at the boutique hotel chain are creating new takes on butter boards for holiday tables.

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