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Dawn Sweeney joins New England Consulting Group

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 04, 2021

The former National Restaurant Association chief will be part of the consultancy’s restaurant and association practices.

Financing

Capriotti’s acquires Wing Zone

 By Heather Lalley on Jan. 04, 2021

The fast-casual sandwich shop plans to use technology to grow business at the wing concept.

Financing

Despite the pandemic, restaurant stocks went up last year

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2021

Publicly traded chains had a surprisingly positive year in 2020, thanks almost entirely to limited-service concepts, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

Chipotle adds cauliflower rice nationwide

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 04, 2021

The low-carb option carries a $2 upcharge.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s enters into cooperation agreement with activist

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 04, 2021

The struggling eatertainment chain has appointed a partner of investment group Hill Path Capital to its board.

Food

Chipotle makes its plant-based chorizo available nationwide

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 03, 2021

The limited-time offering is the fast casual’s first new vegan protein since its introduction of Sofritas in 2014.

Food

Papa John’s has huge plans for its stuffed-crust pizza

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 23, 2020

The pizza chain’s CEO promises it could become a platform for further innovation and one of the biggest initiatives in its history.

Technology

Baltimore County caps delivery fees at 15%

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 23, 2020

It is the latest in a recent flurry of municipalities limiting the charges for restaurants.

Workforce

Restaurants debate whether to require staff vaccinations

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 23, 2020

Chipotle and Cousins have already said “no,” but many chains are still deliberating.

Financing

Rubio’s Coastal Grill to exit bankruptcy by end of year

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 23, 2020

The company eliminated $35 million in debt after filing for Chapter 11 in October.

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