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Financing

A look at rising menu price inflation

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 13, 2022

Prices hit a 40-year high again in June. But overall inflation has been worse.

Workforce

Dodger Stadium food and beverage workers threaten All-Star Game strike

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 12, 2022

The move is a repeat of the tactic the union employed successfully at the site of the Super Bowl.

Technology

Despite cryptocurrency’s swoon, these restaurants remain believers

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 12, 2022

The value of bitcoin and other digital money has plummeted this year, and few consumers use it to pay for food. But early adopters say they're in it for the long haul.

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.

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