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Emerging Brands

Snooze launches a convenience-driven virtual breakfast concept

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 12, 2022

Called Bodegga, the limited-menu venture is positioned as an upscale alternative to grab-and-go a.m. meals.

Technology

C3 to add outlets in hotels, stadiums with help from new investors

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 12, 2022

The fast-growing, digital-first restaurant group will also expand its footprint in the UAE.

Operations

Starbucks closes some restaurants, citing safety concerns

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2022

The coffee giant also listed several efforts to improve safety inside its stores, including training and closing more stores if necessary.

Financing

Longtime franchisee purchases Snappy Tomato Pizza

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 12, 2022

Tim Gayhart bought the 44-unit pizza concept for an undisclosed amount from The Deters Company. He’s been a franchisee since 1991.

Technology

Wings and Rings adds robotic fry cook Flippy to Kentucky restaurant

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 12, 2022

The wing chain said the bot will make the kitchen more efficient, freeing up workers to wait tables.

Marketing

Subway veers from the trend of following a blockbuster ad campaign with a dud

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 12, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Whew—we're not seeing another Herb The Nerd or a Soviet Fashion Show.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s might convert some units to Main Event

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 12, 2022

The food-and-games chain said it has four locations that are “big and unwieldy” and might make more sense as units of its recently acquired eatertainment brand.

Food

Change is in the summer air as chains take menus in new directions

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 11, 2022

Taste Tracker: Boston Market roasts nuggets; Zaxby’s tosses up salads; Chili’s and Bonefish get busy at the bar; new shakes and scoops at Culver’s, Main Event, Baskin-Robbins and Marble Slab; and icy coffees, tropical tastes and more come to menus.

Financing

McDonald’s is buying out one of its biggest and most prominent franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2022

The burger giant is buying out Caspers Company, whose family has run the business for more than 60 years, and which was instrumental in creating the National Owners Association.

Leadership

Dave & Buster’s shakes up its C-suite

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 11, 2022

Fresh off its acquisition of food-and-games chain Main Event, the eatertainment chain has filled eight executive posts. All came from one of the two brands.

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