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Technology

Grubhub is launching a virtual brand

 By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 28, 2022

The delivery company says MasterChef Table will allow restaurants to easily add a delivery-only concept as their popularity grows.

Financing

High gas prices may be keeping customers from making longer trips to visit restaurants

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 27, 2022

The Bottom Line: A Placer.ai analysis found customers are less willing to drive long distances to visit Sonic or The Cheesecake Factory, suggesting a quiet impact of inflation on dining habits.

Operations

Wingstop doubles its expansion plans in Indonesia

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 27, 2022

The chicken wing chain is steadily growing its international footprint.

Operations

Top 500: Fast-growing Hook & Reel leads the emerging seafood boil segment

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2022

The seventh fastest grower on this year's list brings value back to the full-service seafood market.

Financing

More franchises should operate their own restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 27, 2022

The Bottom Line: Companies quickly abandon operations in favor of selling them to franchisees. But keeping some locations can be better in the long run.

Financing

How operators can avoid raising prices too aggressively

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 27, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Restaurant consultant John Gordon joins the podcast to talk about menu price inflation and whether consumers will ultimately push back.

Workforce

Chipotle zeroes in on its need for speed

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 27, 2022

The burrito chain is now tying manager and crew bonuses to how many burritos and bowls can be made every 15 minutes.

Financing

Shareholder takes aim at Yum Brands’ executive bonuses

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 27, 2022

SOC Investment Group wants other shareholders to vote against a pay package for the KFC owner’s top executives, citing one-time awards based on unit count growth.

Financing

Chipotle raised prices another 4% but still can’t outrun inflation

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 27, 2022

The burrito giant’s revenue and same-store sales grew during the first quarter but its margins took another hit because of soaring commodity and labor costs.

Operations

This year's National Restaurant Association Show aims for a harder business focus

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2022

The emphasis will be on practicality, right down to the cooking demos and social events, according to the event's planners.

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