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Emerging Brands

How a fast casual and its full-service sister are joining forces to expand

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 21, 2019

With new leadership, gluten-free concepts The Little Beet and The Little Beet Table are working to merge operations to scale the brands.

Technology

3 fast casuals that are boosting their ordering technology

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 21, 2019

From voice ordering to an online game-enabled extension, here are the latest ways restaurants are making it easier for consumers to buy food.

Financing

How Black Bear Diner is combating the labor shortage

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2019

Bruce Dean, CEO of the family-dining chain, joins "A Deeper Dive" to discuss the challenges of finding workers for a growing company.

Financing

Jack in the Box reports best same-store sales in 4 years

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2019

The company said its comparable-store sales have increased for nine straight years, but wage inflation hurt store profits last quarter.

Operations

Red Robin unit shuttered after hazardous situation with cleaning chemicals

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 20, 2019

The incident comes days after a Buffalo Wild Wings manager was killed after inhaling a noxious combination of floor cleaning agents.

Financing

Qdoba is considering a sale

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2019

Private-equity group Apollo Global Management is exploring a sale of the burrito chain less than two years after its acquisition.

Financing

In the restaurant business, it pays to be big—and fast

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 19, 2019

Fast-food chains and larger concepts won the third quarter, leaving smaller, mostly casual-dining chains behind, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Did third-party delivery contribute to Houlihan’s bankruptcy?

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 19, 2019

The casual-dining chain cited costs associated with the service, suggesting the burgeoning business is a headwind for some companies, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Workforce

Colo. looks to expand overtime eligibility

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 19, 2019

A new proposal would mandate time-and-a-half pay for salaried employees earning less than $57,500 as of 2026.

Consumer Trends

‘Tidal wave’ of lawsuits target restaurant gift cards

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 19, 2019

Blind consumers say the cards are discriminatory because Braille versions aren’t available.

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