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Register for the 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry webinar

 By National Restaurant Association on Feb. 04, 2022

On Feb. 9, get the latest data on current and upcoming trends critical to the industry’s growth and success.

Technology

Kitchen United is coming to more malls through deal with Simon Property Group

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 03, 2022

The ghost kitchen company will power off-premise for food courts starting at two malls this year. But it could be the start of “something much larger.”

Technology

Should restaurants care about the metaverse?

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 03, 2022

Some are dabbling in the world of NFTs, avatars and virtual reality. Others are still trying to figure out what any of that even means.

Financing

Brinker buys 37 Chili's from franchisee Quality Dining Inc.

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 03, 2022

The restaurants are in six states in the Great Lakes and Northeast markets. The deal continues Brinker's strategy of operating more of its own stores.

Operations

Wingstop opens a cash-less, seat-less restaurant

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 03, 2022

The wing chain’s new “restaurant of the future” will allow the brand to test equipment and layouts to maximize its off-premise business.

Operations

Super Bowl chicken wings will be plentiful, but costly

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 03, 2022

Unlike last year, there’s no wing shortage but wing prices remain high, driven by surging demand, labor shortages and other record-high costs surrounding their production.

Financing

Wall Street has largely shrugged off Starbucks’ union issues

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 03, 2022

The Bottom Line: While the unionization effort has spread to dozens of locations across the country, analysts’ attention this week was focused elsewhere.

Financing

Jimmy John’s opens its first drive-thru-only location

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 03, 2022

The chain, which pioneered the concept of sandwich delivery, has opened the new format in Florida as it looks to evolve its business.

Leadership

La Madeleine promotes Christine Johnson to COO

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 03, 2022

Johnson had previously served as chief administrative officer for the French bakery-café chain’s parent, Le Duff America.

Financing

Yum Brands launches a ‘franchise accelerator’ to improve diversity in franchising

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 03, 2022

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut is working with the University of Louisville and Howard University on an MBA-level program to help women and people of color interested in franchising.

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