News

Van Leeuwen chain to pay NYC $33K for refusing to take cash

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2022

The city banned no-cash businesses in 2020. The ice cream chain plans to install "reverse ATMs" that load cash amounts onto cards.

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Technology

Why restaurants should shelve their metaverse plans

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 21, 2022

Tech Check: Facebook's metaverse is reportedly a ghost town, and it doesn't make sense for restaurants to go where customers aren't.

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Operations

What opportunities Denny's sees in its new venture, Keke's Breakfast Cafe

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2022

Concept President David Schmidt speaks with Restaurant Business about his plans. But first, maybe a cheese steak omelet?

Technology

RoboBurger lands funding for automated burger kiosks

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2022

The undisclosed amount came from the London-based Promethean Investments. The company will use the funding to boost production amid “overwhelming” interest.

Financing

Chip City gets $10M from Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality Investments

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2022

The New York-based cookie chain has given equity to key partners in a bid to create a more passionate team.

Financing

BJ’s says cost-saving efforts are poised to pay off

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2022

Changes such as new chicken wings and more efficient scheduling are expected to add 200 basis points to its margins.

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Financing

Why McDonald’s Krispy Kreme test is such a head-scratcher

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2022

The Bottom Line: The company’s surprise announcement that it would sell doughnuts in nine locations has raised a few questions.

Marketing

McDonald’s adult Happy Meals have been a massive hit

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2022

Marketing Bites: The burger chain proves that you don’t need a big name to have a big impact; Taco Bell brings back a hit marketing effort; Papa John’s gets spooky.

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