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Financing

Dave & Buster’s completes its Main Event acquisition

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 29, 2022

With the close of the $835 million deal, first announced in April, Main Event CEO Chris Morris will lead the two food-and-games chains.

Operations

Queso, please? Virtual brands go niche as they mature

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 29, 2022

What started early in the pandemic as a cheap, easy way to sell more wings and burgers is morphing into more-targeted digital menu offerings like melty cheese and loaded potatoes.

Leadership

DoorDash names Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole as next chief restaurant advisor

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 29, 2022

The onetime DoorDash driver will serve as a liaison between operators and the delivery company for one year.

Financing

What it means to have a good workplace culture

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 29, 2022

A Deeper Dive: James Pogue, a leadership and diversity consultant, joins the podcast to talk about what it means for companies to have a more inclusive culture.

Technology

Lunchbox launches free online ordering system for independents

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 28, 2022

Lunchbox Essential allows small operators to create their own online ordering site, extending the company’s reach into the indie market.

Marketing

Chick-fil-A rules, but consumers still prefer full-service dining

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 28, 2022

The chicken sandwich chain remained consumers’ most-preferred restaurant chain, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index. But their desire for fast food is waning.

Leadership

Pennsylvania restaurant group names Joe Massaro CEO

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 28, 2022

He'll take over responsibility for the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association on July 25 to succeed John Longstreet, who retires at the end of the month.

Technology

At BurgerFi, self-service kiosks are boosting check size—and tips

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 28, 2022

The new technology has also allowed the chain to reallocate cashiers to the dining room.

Consumer Trends

Remembering the mother of all supply-chain disruptions

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 28, 2022

Think inflation at the gasoline pumps is a four-alarm issue for the economy? Consider this fuel crisis of the not-so-distant past.

Food

Outbreak proves plant-based meat can pose a food-safety risk, too

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 28, 2022

A lawsuit has been brought against the supplier of a ground-beef substitute that's suspected of having sickened 470 people. The problem ingredient has yet to be identified.

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